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Servitude

noun
/ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example Sentences

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

The prisoners were forced into servitude.

Synonyms

slavery, bondage, subjugation, enslavement, oppression
Entry 1
slavery, bondage, subjugation, enslavement
Entry 2
slavery, bondage, subjugation, oppression

Antonyms

freedom, liberty, independence, autonomy
Entry 1
freedom, liberty, independence, autonomy
Entry 2
freedom, liberty, independence

Collocations

escape servitude, impose servitude, voluntary servitude, forced servitude, lifelong servitude, servitude contract
Entry 1
escape servitude, impose servitude, voluntary servitude
Entry 2
forced servitude, lifelong servitude, servitude contract

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