Die Sklaverei
Example: Die Sklaverei war früher in vielen Ländern üblich.
Definition
"Die Sklaverei" refers to the system or practice in which individuals are owned by others as property, deprived of personal freedom, and forced to work without pay. Historically, "die Sklaverei" was common in many societies and significantly impacted social and economic structures.
Etymology
The word "die Sklaverei" originates from the German term for slavery. It is derived from the Old High German 'sklavo', which came from the Medieval Latin 'sclavus', meaning 'Slav'—a reference to the historical enslavement of Slavic people. Did you know that this connection highlights how ethnic groups were often targeted in early slave systems?
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