indentured
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Adj — Bound by a legal contract to work for someone for a set period, typically in exchange for passage, training, or debt repayment.
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Etymology
From indenture + -ed; an indenture was originally a contract cut with a zigzag ("indented") edge so the two copies could later be matched to prove authenticity.
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What does “indentured” mean?
The word “indentured” means bound by a legal contract to work for someone for a set period, typically in exchange for passage, training, or debt repayment. In plain terms, legally bound to work for a fixed term under a contract, historically often under harsh conditions.
How do you pronounce “indentured”?
“Indentured” is pronounced ihn-DEHN-chuhd (/ɪnˈdɛn.t͡ʃəɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “indentured” in a sentence?
Here is “indentured” used in a sentence: “Many early colonists arrived as indentured servants who worked off the cost of their voyage.”
What part of speech is “indentured”?
“Indentured” is an adjective.