Associations to the word «Slavery»

Wiktionary

SLAVERY, noun. An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
SLAVERY, noun. A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
SLAVERY, noun. (figuratively) A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

Dictionary definition

SLAVERY, noun. The state of being under the control of another person.
SLAVERY, noun. The practice of owning slaves.
SLAVERY, noun. Work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke