enslave

Meanings

• Verb

  To make someone a slave; impose slavery upon.

  - "The conquering army enslaved the defeated people."
  - "Slavery was abolished, and all people were freed from enslavement."

• Noun

  The state or condition of being a slave.

  - "Many escaped the harsh reality of enslavement."
  - "The enslave had a profound impact on the development of human civilization."

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Synonyms

beslave , bethrall , enslaven

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enslave
chave , cave , grave , rave , wave , jave , crave , pave , maze , maze , haze , blaze , blaze , amaze , maze , maze , daze , maze , maze , craze , blaze , blaze , maze , maze , haze , blaze

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Old French esclaver, from esclave, slave; akin to escier to escape.

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Trivia

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1. The transatlantic slave trade, which began in the late 15th century, brought an estimated 12.5 million enslaved Africans to the Americas.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'enslave' in English was in 1398.

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

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Related Concepts

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1. Slavery: A system under which people are treated as property and are forced to work against their will.

2. Abolitionism: The movement to end the practice of slavery.

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Culture

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Enslavement is a significant part of human history, particularly in the context of colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade. It is a deeply troubling and painful aspect of human history, and its effects are still felt today.

How to Memorize "enslave"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being forced to work against their will, shackled and bound, to understand the concept of enslavement.
   - Imagine a plantation or a slave ship to further understand the historical context of enslavement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'enslave' with the concept of forced labor and the loss of personal freedom.
   - Think of the transatlantic slave trade and the brutal treatment of enslaved people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Slave Is A Person' to remember that enslavement involves the dehumanization of individuals.
   - Remember that 'Enslave' starts with the letter 'E', which can remind you of the word 'Every' to help you remember the definition.

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