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servitude

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Noun — The condition of being forced to work for someone else with little or no freedom, often against one's will.

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penal servitude years of servitude

Etymology

From Latin servitudo, from servus ("slave").

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What does “servitude” mean?

The word “servitude” means the condition of being forced to work for someone else with little or no freedom, often against one's will. In plain terms, a state of being controlled and forced to work for someone, with little or no personal freedom.

How do you pronounce “servitude”?

“Servitude” is pronounced SUR-viht-shood (/ˈsərvəˌt(j)ud/ in IPA).

How do you use “servitude” in a sentence?

Here is “servitude” used in a sentence: “The novel depicts the harsh servitude endured by indentured workers.”

What is the opposite of “servitude”?

The opposite of “servitude” — its antonyms — is autonomy.

What part of speech is “servitude”?

“Servitude” is a noun.

Where does the word “servitude” come from?

The word “servitude” comes from Latin. From Latin servitudo, from servus ("slave").

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