Word
enslavement
Phoneticsen·slave·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈsɫeɪvmənt/
UK/ɛnslˈeɪvmənt/
Definition
n. the state of being forced to work for someone else and not being free to make your own choices.
n. the state of being held in bondage or forced to serve another person or entity. Often used in historical or legal contexts to describe the systematic control of a population.
Examples
“The enslavement of the people lasted for centuries.”
“Historians study the enslavement of indigenous populations to understand how colonial powers maintained their control over vast territories.”
“The abolition of the legal enslavement of individuals marked a significant turning point in the development of modern human rights and international law.”
Examples
simple
“The enslavement of the people lasted for centuries.”
contextual
“Historians study the enslavement of indigenous populations to understand how colonial powers maintained their control over vast territories.”
complex
“The abolition of the legal enslavement of individuals marked a significant turning point in the development of modern human rights and international law.”
Real-World Examples
“Muslims came to the Cape through several routes, including enslavement and political exile, from parts of Asia and the Indian Ocean world under Dutch colonial rule from the 17th century.” “He stresses that the entire architecture of chattel enslavement was curated by Western slave-owning powers, who simply utilised local actors to help carry out their plans.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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