A escravidão
Example: A escravidão foi um problema sério na história do Brasil.
Definition
"A escravidão" refers to the system or condition in which people are owned by others and forced to work without freedom or pay. It was a significant and oppressive institution in history, notably impacting societies such as Brazil's.
Etymology
The term "a escravidão" comes from the Portuguese word for slavery, which itself derives from the Latin word 'sclavus,' meaning 'Slav.' Historically, many Slavic people were subjected to enslavement, which influenced the development of the term. Did you know that the word's origins reflect a specific group's historical experiences?
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