Servitude: meaning, definitions and examples
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servitude
[ ˈsɜː.vɪ.tuːd ]
in human relations
The state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful. Servitude often involves forced labor and lack of freedom.
Synonyms
bondage, enslavement, slavery, subjugation
Examples of usage
- She managed to escape from a life of servitude and oppression.
- After years of servitude, he finally gained his freedom.
- The country abolished the practice of servitude in the early 19th century.
- Many people throughout history have fought against servitude and for equal rights.
- Servitude can take many forms, including physical, mental, and emotional control.
Translations
Translations of the word "servitude" in other languages:
🇵🇹 servidão
🇮🇳 गुलामी
🇩🇪 Knechtschaft
🇮🇩 perbudakan
🇺🇦 рабство
🇵🇱 niewola
🇯🇵 奴隷
🇫🇷 servitude
🇪🇸 servidumbre
🇹🇷 kölelik
🇰🇷 노예 상태
🇸🇦 عبودية
🇨🇿 otroctví
🇸🇰 otročina
🇨🇳 奴役
🇸🇮 suženjstvo
🇮🇸 þrælkun
🇰🇿 құлдық
🇬🇪 მონობა
🇦🇿 köləlik
🇲🇽 servidumbre
Etymology
The word 'servitude' originates from the Latin word 'servitudo', meaning slavery or servitude. The concept of servitude has existed throughout human history, with various forms of forced labor and subjugation. Over time, movements advocating for the abolition of servitude have emerged, leading to changes in societal attitudes towards freedom and human rights.