enslaved

Meanings

• adjective

  The state of being owned by a master or a system in which people are treated as property and are not free to control their own labor and living conditions.

  - "The enslaved Africans were brought to America against their will."
  - "The abolition of slavery marked a significant turning point in human history."

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Synonyms

beslave , bethrall , enslaven

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Variants

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enslaved , the enslaved , enslave , enslavement , enslavements , enslaver , enslavers , enslaves , enslaving

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esclave', from Latin 'servus' meaning 'slave'.

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Trivia

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1. The transatlantic slave trade began in the late 15th century and lasted until the 19th century.

2. The number of enslaved Africans brought to the Americas is estimated to be between 10 and 12 million.

3. Slavery was not abolished in the United States until the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1865.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slavery: A system of labor exploitation in which people are treated as property and are not free to control their own labor and living conditions.

2. Abolitionism: The movement to end the practice of slavery and promote the emancipation of enslaved people.

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Culture

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Enslaved is a term with significant historical and cultural significance, particularly in the context of the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on the African diaspora. It has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to explore the experiences and consequences of slavery.

How to Memorize "enslaved"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shackled person, or imagine a plantation with enslaved workers toiling in the fields.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of chains and shackles, or with the history of the transatlantic slave trade.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Slavery' to remember the meaning of the word.

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