thraldom

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of severe subjection or servitude.

  - "The slaves were living in thraldom under their cruel master."
  - "The prisoners of war were held in thralldom until the end of the conflict."

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Variants

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thraldom , thraldoms , thrall , thralldom , thralldoms , thralls

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Etymology

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From Old English þrēaldom, þrēaldome, from þrēal, a slave.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'thralldom' is less commonly used in modern English than its related concepts, such as 'slavery' and 'servitude'.

2. The word 'thralldom' is derived from Old English, and its origins can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root *thral-, meaning 'slave' or 'servant'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bondage: A related concept to thraldom, referring to the state of being bound or constrained, often metaphorically.

2. Servitude: Another related concept, denoting the state of being a servant or slave.

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Culture

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Thraldom has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with slavery, servitude, and oppression. It is also a significant concept in philosophical discussions about freedom and autonomy.

How to Memorize "thraldom"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person shackled and bound, unable to move freely. This is the image of thraldom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thraldom' with 'slavery' or 'servitude' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Thraldom' is like 'slavery' in a 'thral'ling or 'dom'estic sense'.

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