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slaver

 

[ หˆsleษชvษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical context

A slaver is a person engaged in the slave trade, referring specifically to individuals who capture, transport, and sell slaves. This term is historically associated with the transatlantic slave trade, where millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homelands. Slavers were often involved in abusive and exploitative practices, contributing to the suffering of countless individuals.

Synonyms

human trafficker, slave trader

Examples of usage

  • The slaver sailed across the ocean with a cargo of captives.
  • Many slavers were ruthless in their pursuit of profit.
  • The existence of slavers fueled unrest in the colonies.
  • Historical accounts describe the brutality of slavers during their voyages.

Translations

Translations of the word "slaver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escravo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sklave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ budak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niewolnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅด้šท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท esclave

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esclavo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ์˜ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otrok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otroctvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅด้šถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suลพenj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรฆll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esclavo

Etymology

The term 'slaver' originates from the practice of slavery which has existed in various forms throughout history. The word itself is derived from 'slave,' which comes from the Middle English 'sclave,' rooted in the Late Latin 'sclavus,' meaning 'Slav,' as Slavic captives were commonly enslaved during the Middle Ages. The transatlantic slave trade, spanning from the 16th to the 19th centuries, saw the rise of slavers who would capture, transport, and sell African people as chattel. The moral implications of slavery and the actions of slavers have led to a long-lasting impact on societies worldwide, and the legacy of these practices continues to be examined and discussed in contemporary discussions about human rights and ethics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,255 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.