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slaveholder

/ˈsleɪvhəʊldər/ noun · British & US
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What does slaveholder mean?

noun

A person who owns or controls slaves, especially in the context of the transatlantic slave trade or the institution of slavery in the United States.

Example

"The slaveholder's plantation was a major contributor to the local economy."

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