The slave
Example: The slave worked hard in the fields every day.
Definition
"The slave" refers to a person who is legally owned by another and forced to work without pay or personal freedom. This individual is subjected to control, deprived of autonomy, and often exploited for labor or services against their will.
Etymology
The term "the slave" originates from the Medieval Latin word 'sclavus,' which itself comes from the Byzantine Greek 'sklabos,' referring to Slavic peoples who were often captured and enslaved during the early Middle Ages. Did you know that the word's origin reflects a historical reality where entire groups were enslaved, influencing the widespread use of the term?
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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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