slaveries

Meanings

• noun

  The system in which people are treated as property and are bought, sold, and made to work.

  - "Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865."
  - "The transatlantic slave trade brought millions of Africans to the Americas."
  - "Slavery existed in many parts of the world for thousands of years."

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Variants

List of all variants of slaveries that leads to same result
debt slaveries , debt slavery , sex slaveries , sex slavery , slaveries , slavery , wage slaveries , wage slavery , anti-slaveries , anti-slavery , antislaveries , antislavery , white slaveries , white slavery

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Etymology

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From Old French esclavage, from esclave ‘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 late 19th century.

2. Slavery was not only practiced in the Americas, but also in other parts of the world, including the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

3. The number of enslaved people transported across the Atlantic is estimated to be between 10 and 12 million.

4. Slavery was not abolished in Brazil until 1888, making it the last country in the Americas to do so.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slavery, Ancient: Refers to the system of slavery in ancient civilizations, such as Greece and Rome.

2. Transatlantic Slave Trade: Refers to the trade in enslaved Africans transported from Africa to the Americas.

3. Abolitionism: Refers to the movement to end slavery and the slave trade.

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Culture

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Slavery is a significant part of world history, particularly in the Americas, where it was used to build economies based on agricultural labor. Slavery has been depicted in literature, art, and music, and has been the subject of extensive scholarly study. The legacy of slavery continues to be felt in contemporary society, particularly in issues related to race and social justice.

How to Memorize "slaveries"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plantation with enslaved people working in the fields.
   - Visualize a shackled person being sold at an auction.
   - Think about the harsh conditions and long hours of labor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of chains and shackles.
   - Think about the injustice and cruelty of the institution.
   - Remember the impact of slavery on millions of lives.

3. mnemonics
   

   - S - System of oppression and exploitation
   - L - Labor without pay
   - A - Africans brought against their will
   - V - Violence and brutality
   - E - Enslavement and subjugation
   - R - Race-based hierarchy
   - I - Institution of human bondage
   - E - Exploitation and dehumanization
   - S - Suffering and struggle

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