slavery
nounfeminine/iʃ.kɾɐ.ˈva.tu.ɾɐ/medium
es·cra·va·tu·ra
Definition
The institution or social and economic system based on the ownership of human beings (slaves) as property, depriving them of freedom and rights.
Slavery was abolished in the 19th century in many countries.
The transatlantic slave trade is a dark chapter in human history.
Common collocations
slave tradeabolition of slaveryhistory of slaverymodern slavery
Etymology
Derivado de 'escravo', por sua vez do latim medieval 'sclavus' (eslavo, cativo).