What does serfdom mean?
A state of being a serf, a condition of servitude or bondage, typically hereditary, in which a person is tied to the land and is required to provide labor or services to the lord of the manor in exchange for protection and the right to work the land.
Example
"The feudal system was characterized by serfdom, where peasants were bound to the land and forced to work long hours in exchange for meager rewards."
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