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bondservant

[ ˈbɒndˌsɜː.vənt ]

Noun

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Biblical term

A bondservant is a person who serves another without wages, as a slave or serf.

Synonyms

serf, servant, slave

Examples of usage

He chose to become a bondservant to repay his debt.
The bondservant worked tirelessly for his master.
The concept of a bondservant was common in ancient societies.

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Historical context

In historical contexts, a bondservant was a person who was bound to service without pay for a certain period of time.

Synonyms

bondman, indentured servant

Examples of usage

The bondservant worked on the plantation for seven years.
She became a bondservant to escape poverty.
Many immigrants became bondservants in exchange for passage to the New World.

Translations

Translations of the word "bondservant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 servo

🇮🇳 बंधुआ नौकर

🇩🇪 Knecht

🇮🇩 hamba

🇺🇦 раб

🇵🇱 sługa

🇯🇵 奴隷

🇫🇷 serviteur

🇪🇸 siervo

🇹🇷 köle

🇰🇷 노예

🇸🇦 عبد

🇨🇿 otrok

🇸🇰 otrok

🇨🇳 仆人

🇸🇮 suženj

🇮🇸 þræll

🇰🇿 құл

🇬🇪 მონა

🇦🇿 qul

🇲🇽 siervo

Etymology

The term 'bondservant' has its origins in the Old English word 'būend,' which means 'dweller' or 'inhabitant.' Over time, it evolved to refer to a person who is bound to service or slavery. In biblical times, bondservants were common and played various roles in society. The concept of bondservice has been prevalent throughout history, with different forms and practices in various cultures and civilizations.