noun
helot
Helot (noun) means a member of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.
noun
1
A member of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.
2
A serf; a slave.
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Etymology
From Latin Hīlōta, from Ancient Greek Εἵλωτες (Heílōtes), possibly from ἁλίσκομαι (halískomai, “to be captured, to be made prisoner”) or from Ἕλος (Hélos, “Elos”), a Laconian town.
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What is the meaning of helot?
"helot" (noun) means a member of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.
What are the different meanings of helot?
"helot" has 2 main meanings: 1. A member of the ancient Spartan class of serfs; 2. A serf; a slave.