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serfdom in Japanese

serfdom in Japanese is 農奴制 — serfdom means the condition of a serf: a form of bondage under feudalism in which a peasant was tied to a lord's estate, owed labour and dues, and could not leave without permission.

serfdom in Japanese

農奴制
noun
The feudal system that includes serfs.

What does "serfdom" mean?

  1. noun The condition of a serf: a form of bondage under feudalism in which a peasant was tied to a lord's estate, owed labour and dues, and could not leave without permission.
    "Serfdom was abolished in Russia in 1861."
  2. noun Any condition of servitude or powerless dependence, used figuratively.
    "He described the contract as a kind of corporate serfdom."
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serfdom in a sentence

  • Serfdom was abolished in Russia in 1861.
  • Under serfdom a peasant's obligations passed to his children.
  • He described the contract as a kind of corporate serfdom.

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What is "serfdom" in Japanese?

"serfdom" in Japanese is 農奴制. serfdom means: The condition of a serf: a form of bondage under feudalism in which a peasant was tied to a lord's estate, owed labour and dues, and could not leave without permission.

How do you use "serfdom" in a sentence?

Example: "Serfdom was abolished in Russia in 1861." In Japanese, "serfdom" is 農奴制.

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