De slavernij
Example: De slavernij was vroeger een groot probleem in veel landen.
Definition
"De slavernij" refers to the system or condition in which individuals are owned by others as property, forced to work without pay, and deprived of personal freedom. It was historically a significant issue in many countries, involving severe exploitation and human rights abuses.
Etymology
The term "de slavernij" in Dutch originates from the word 'slaaf,' meaning 'slave,' which itself derives from the medieval Latin 'sclavus,' referring to Slavic peoples who were often enslaved in Europe. The suffix '-ernij' forms a noun indicating a state or condition, so "de slavernij" literally means 'the state of being a slave.' Did you know? The root reflects a historical reality where many Slavs were captured and enslaved during early medieval times.
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"De slavernij" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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