Bondwoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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bondwoman

[ ˈbɒndwʊmən ]

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slavery

A woman who is enslaved or in servitude, often considered the property of another person. Bondwomen were common in many societies throughout history.

Synonyms

indentured servant, slave woman

Examples of usage

The bondwoman worked in the fields from sunrise to sunset.
The bondwoman had no freedom to make her own choices.

Translations

Translations of the word "bondwoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escrava

🇮🇳 दासी

🇩🇪 Sklavin

🇮🇩 budak perempuan

🇺🇦 рабиня

🇵🇱 niewolnica

🇯🇵 奴隷女性 (どれいじょせい)

🇫🇷 esclave

🇪🇸 esclava

🇹🇷 köle kadın

🇰🇷 여자 노예 (yeoja noye)

🇸🇦 جارية

🇨🇿 otrokyňe

🇸🇰 otrokyňa

🇨🇳 女奴 (nǚnú)

🇸🇮 sužnja

🇮🇸 ambátt

🇰🇿 құл әйел

🇬🇪 მონათა ქალი

🇦🇿 qadın kölə

🇲🇽 esclava

Word origin

The term 'bondwoman' dates back to the Old English period, where it was used to refer to a woman who was in bondage or servitude. It has been used in various historical contexts to describe women who were enslaved or held in servitude against their will. The concept of bondwomen has been prevalent in societies where slavery was practiced, and their status and rights were often determined by the laws and customs of the time.