Bondmen: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
bondmen
[ หbษndmษn ]
historical servitude
Bondmen refers to individuals who are bound in servitude, often as a result of debt or other obligations. Historically, this term was often used to describe male slaves or laborers who were tied to land or a master. Their status was akin to that of indentured servants, who worked under certain conditions to repay a debt.
Synonyms
indentured servant, laborer, serf, slave.
Examples of usage
- The bondmen toiled in the fields from dawn till dusk.
- Throughout history, many bondmen lived under harsh conditions.
- The law offered little protection to bondmen working in the mines.
- Bondmen were often forced to fulfill contracts that benefited their masters.
Translations
Translations of the word "bondmen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escravos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคพเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Leibeigene
๐ฎ๐ฉ budak
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะตะฟะฐะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ niewolnicy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅด้ท
๐ซ๐ท esclaves
๐ช๐ธ esclavos
๐น๐ท kรถleler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุจูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ otrok
๐ธ๐ฐ otroci
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅด้ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ suลพnji
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรฆlar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถlษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ esclavos
Etymology
The term 'bondman' originates from the Old English word 'bonda', which means 'farmer' or 'peasant', and is related to the Latin 'bondus', meaning 'to bind'. Over time, the term evolved to represent individuals who were bound to serve others, especially within the contexts of feudal systems and slavery. In medieval Europe, bondmen were often tied to the land they worked on, unable to leave without permission from their lord. This servitude was usually the result of economic necessity or social status, reflecting a deeply hierarchical society. The usage of 'bondman' has diminished over time, but it remains a significant term in discussions of historical labor systems and human rights.