servile

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing obedience and submission to the will of another; submissive.

  - "The servants were servile towards their master."
  - "The new employee was very servile during his first day on the job."

• adjective

  Belonging to or in the position of a servant.

  - "The servile class in ancient Rome."
  - "The servile conditions of a slave."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

radical , arrogant , authoritarian

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with servile
curile , peril , verile

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Variants

List of all variants of servile that leads to same result
servile , servilely , servileness , servilenesses , servilities , servility

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Etymology

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From Latin servus 'slave'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'servile' comes from the Latin word 'servus', which means 'slave'.

2. In ancient Rome, the servile class made up a large portion of the population.

3. The term 'servile' is sometimes used to describe someone who is excessively obedient or submissive.

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Related Concepts

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1. servitude: The state of being a servant or slave.

2. subservient: Showing obedience and ready to obey orders.

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Culture

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The word 'servile' has been used extensively in literature and history to describe the status and condition of servants or slaves. In ancient Rome, the servile class was made up of slaves and freedmen, who were considered to be of lower social status than free citizens. In literature, the term 'servile' has been used to describe characters who are overly submissive or obedient, often to a fault.

How to Memorize "servile"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a servant bowing before his master, showing obedience and submission.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'servile' with the image of a servant or slave.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Servile, Showing Submission' to remember the meaning of the word.

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