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servitude

/ˈsɜːrvɪtjuːd/ noun · British & US
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What does servitude mean?

noun

The state of being a slave or a servant; a condition of subjection or bondage. A system of forced labor or compulsory service.

Example

"The abolition of slavery was a major step towards ending the servitude of millions of people."

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