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serfdom in Russian

serfdom in Russian is крепостни́чество, нево́ля, ра́бство — 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 Russian

крепостни́чество
noun
Pronounced: krepostnichestvo
The state of being a serf.
нево́ля
noun
Pronounced: nevolya
The state of being a serf.
ра́бство
noun
Pronounced: rabstvo
The state of being a serf.
крепостно́е пра́во
noun
Pronounced: krepostnoye pravo
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 Russian?

"serfdom" in Russian is крепостни́чество, нево́ля, ра́бство. 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 pronounce крепостни́чество?

"serfdom" in Russian is крепостни́чество, pronounced "krepostnichestvo".

How do you use "serfdom" in a sentence?

Example: "Serfdom was abolished in Russia in 1861." In Russian, "serfdom" is крепостни́чество, нево́ля, ра́бство.

Are there other ways to say "serfdom" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "serfdom": крепостни́чество, нево́ля, ра́бство, крепостно́е пра́во.

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