Enslavement (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state of being a slave; "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The transatlantic slave trade was a brutal system of enslavement that forcibly displaced millions of Africans to the Americas.
- The movie depicts the enslavement of African people during the colonial era, highlighting the cruelty and injustice they faced.
- Historians estimate that millions of people were sold into enslavement during the Roman Empire, forced to work as laborers, soldiers, and even gladiators.
- The abolishment of enslavement in the 19th century was a major milestone in the fight for human rights and social justice.
- The museum exhibit explores the legacy of enslavement in the United States, including the struggles of those who fought for freedom and the ongoing impact on racial relations today.
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Meaning 2
The act of making slaves of your captives.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.