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Meaning of slave
A person who is owned by someone else and is forced to work against their will.
Etymology of slave
The word "slave" originates from the Old French word "esclave," which is derived from the Medieval Latin word "sclavus," meaning "Slav" or "slave."
The term is believed to have originated from the fact that many Slavs were enslaved by European powers during the Middle Ages.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work against their will, typically in a state of servitude or bondage.
- * A person who is controlled by a force, habit, or influence, such as a slave to a particular desire or addiction.
Usage Examples
- The slaves were forced to work long hours on the plantation without rest or pay.
- * She felt like a slave to her job, working 12-hour days without any time for herself.
Antonyms
master
owner
ruler
monarch
sovereign
lord
lady
boss
supervisor
manager
leader
commander
chief
president
king
queen
emperor
free person
liberator
emancipator
abolitionist
freedom fighter
independent
self-governing
autonomous
sovereign
unrestricted
uncontrolled