enslavement
|en/slave/ment|
B2
/ɪnˈsleɪvmənt/
(enslave)
to make a slave
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enslavement' originates from the verb 'enslave', which comes from the Old French word 'enslaver', meaning 'to make a slave'.
Historical Evolution
'enslaver' transformed into the English word 'enslave', and eventually became the noun 'enslavement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make someone a slave', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being a slave'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being a slave; the act of making someone a slave.
The enslavement of people was a tragic part of history.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 05:21