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slavery

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iʃkɾɐviˈdɐ̃w̃/es·cra·vi·dão

Definition

1

The condition of being a slave; a social system based on the ownership of people.

Usage examples

The transatlantic slave trade was a brutal chapter in history.
Modern slavery still exists in many forms.