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servitude

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/sɨɾviˈdɐ̃w̃/ser·vi·dão

Definition

1

The state of being a slave or serf; lack of freedom.

Usage examples

“The abolition of slavery ended centuries of servitude.”
“He lived in servitude to the feudal lord.”

Common combinations

feudal servitudevoluntary servitudefall into servitude