Slavery
Example: Slavery was a cruel system in many countries long ago.
Definition
"Slavery" refers to the system or practice in which individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom, and forced to work without pay. It was a cruel institution that existed in many countries historically, denying basic human rights and dignity to those enslaved.
Etymology
The word "slavery" originates from the Old French term 'esclavie,' which comes from 'esclave' meaning 'slave.' This, in turn, derives from Medieval Latin 'sclavus,' referring to Slavic people who were often captured and enslaved during early medieval times. Did you know that the term reflects a historical association between a specific ethnic group and servitude?
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"Slavery" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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