The slave
Example: The slave worked hard every day on the plantation.
Definition
The slave refers to a person who is legally owned by another and forced to work without pay, often suffering harsh conditions and lacking personal freedom. In history, slaves were subjected to exploitation and deprived of basic human rights.
Etymology
The term "the slave" derives from the Medieval Latin word 'sclavus,' which originally referred to Slavic people who were frequently captured and enslaved during the early Middle Ages. Did you know that the word's origin is tied to the historical practice of enslaving Slavic populations?
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"The slave" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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