thralldom

Meanings

• noun

  A state of being enslaved or held in bondage.

  - "The slaves were living in thralldom under the cruel master."
  - "The country had been in thralldom to foreign powers for centuries."

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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 thraegl, 'slave' or 'thrall' + -dom, 'rule'.

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Trivia

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1. Thralldom was a common state of affairs in ancient civilizations such as Rome and Greece.

2. The term 'thralldom' is also used metaphorically to describe any situation where one is under the control of another, such as a relationship or a job.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slavery: Thralldom is a form of slavery, where individuals are held against their will and forced to work under the control of another.

2. Bondage: Thralldom is a type of bondage, where individuals are subjected to control and domination by another.

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Culture

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Thralldom is a concept that has been explored extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with slavery and servitude. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, including sculpture and painting.

How to Memorize "thralldom"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person shackled and chained, living in a state of subjugation and control by another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thralldom' with the concept of being enslaved or held captive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the word 'thrall' as a slave, and 'dom' as the rule or control, making 'thralldom' the state of being a slave.

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