serfdom in Lithuanian
serfdom in Lithuanian is baudžiava — 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 Lithuanian
What does "serfdom" mean?
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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."
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noun Any condition of servitude or powerless dependence, used figuratively.
"He described the contract as a kind of corporate serfdom."
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.
Common Lithuanian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "serfdom" in Lithuanian?
"serfdom" in Lithuanian is baudžiava. 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 Lithuanian, "serfdom" is baudžiava.