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Enslaved: meaning, definitions and examples

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enslaved

 

[ ɪnˈsleɪvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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Enslaved means to make someone a slave, to deprive someone of their freedom and make them work for no pay. It is a practice that has been prevalent throughout history, often involving the brutal treatment of individuals who were forcibly enslaved.

Synonyms

bonded, ensnared, subjugated

Examples of usage

  • During the transatlantic slave trade, millions of Africans were enslaved and transported to the Americas.
  • The indigenous people of many lands were enslaved by colonial powers for centuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "enslaved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escravizado

🇮🇳 ग़ुलाम

🇩🇪 versklavt

🇮🇩 diperbudak

🇺🇦 поневолений

🇵🇱 zniewolony

🇯🇵 奴隷にされた

🇫🇷 esclave

🇪🇸 esclavizado

🇹🇷 köleleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 노예화된

🇸🇦 مستعبد

🇨🇿 otrocký

🇸🇰 otrocký

🇨🇳 被奴役的

🇸🇮 zasužnjen

🇮🇸 þrælaður

🇰🇿 құлдықта болған

🇬🇪 მონობაში მყოფი

🇦🇿 qulluqda olan

🇲🇽 esclavizado

Etymology

The word 'enslaved' originated from the Middle English word 'enslaven', which came from the Old French 'enslaver'. The term has been used for centuries to describe the oppressive practice of forcing individuals into servitude against their will. Enslavement has been a dark part of human history, with countless individuals suffering under the yoke of slavery in various forms.

See also: enslave, enslavement, slave, slaveholder, slavery, slaves, slavish.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,317, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.