Thraldom: meaning, definitions and examples
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thraldom
[ ˈθrɔːldʌm ]
state of servitude
Thraldom refers to the condition of being in bondage or servitude, often used in historical contexts to describe a state of oppression or lack of freedom. This term is derived from the Old English word 'þræl' which denotes a thrall or slave, indicating a lack of personal autonomy. It can also imply a metaphorical bondage to a particular set of circumstances or dependencies. Thraldom is not commonly used in contemporary language but may appear in discussions about historical slavery or servitude.
Synonyms
bondage, oppression, servitude, slavery.
Examples of usage
- The thraldom of debt can be overwhelming for many individuals.
- In the past, thraldom was a common experience for many in feudal societies.
- She felt a sense of thraldom in her job, as if she were unable to make her own choices.
- The novel explores the thraldom that people faced under oppressive regimes.
Translations
Translations of the word "thraldom" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escravidão
🇮🇳 गुलामी
🇩🇪 Sklaverei
🇮🇩 perbudakan
🇺🇦 рабство
🇵🇱 niewolnictwo
🇯🇵 奴隷制
🇫🇷 esclavage
🇪🇸 esclavitud
🇹🇷 kölelik
🇰🇷 노예제
🇸🇦 العبودية
🇨🇿 otročina
🇸🇰 otroctvo
🇨🇳 奴隶制
🇸🇮 suženjstvo
🇮🇸 þrældómur
🇰🇿 құлдық
🇬🇪 ყულობა
🇦🇿 quldur
🇲🇽 esclavitud
Etymology
The word 'thraldom' traces its origins to the Old English term 'þræl', which meant slave or thrall. This word is rooted in the concept of servitude, with the notion that individuals could be bound to serve others under coercive conditions. The evolution of thraldom reflects historical practices of slavery and servitude that have existed in various cultures. Etymologically, thraldom ties back to ancient Germanic languages and is associated with themes of domination and subjugation. The term has seen a decline in usage, particularly as modern societies have moved toward concepts of freedom and rights, but it can still be found in literature discussing historical or metaphorical forms of bondage.