'Slavery' definitions:

Definition of 'slavery'

From: WordNet
noun
The state of being under the control of another person [syn: bondage, slavery, thrall, thralldom, thraldom]
noun
The practice of owning slaves [syn: slavery, slaveholding]
noun
Work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay

Definition of 'Slavery'

From: GCIDE
  • Slavery \Slav"er*y\, n.; pl. Slaveries. [See 2d Slave.]
  • 1. The condition of a slave; the state of entire subjection of one person to the will of another. [1913 Webster]
  • Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, slavery, said I, still thou art a bitter draught! --Sterne. [1913 Webster]
  • I wish, from my soul, that the legislature of this state [Virginia] could see the policy of a gradual abolition of slavery. It might prevent much future mischief. --Washington. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A condition of subjection or submission characterized by lack of freedom of action or of will. [1913 Webster]
  • The vulgar slaveries rich men submit to. --C. Lever. [1913 Webster]
  • There is a slavery that no legislation can abolish, -- the slavery of caste. --G. W. Cable. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The holding of slaves. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Bondage; servitude; inthrallment; enslavement; captivity; bond service; vassalage. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'slavery'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Slavery'