English noun: enslavement | |||
1. | enslavement (state) the state of being a slave | ||
Samples | So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity. | ||
Synonyms | captivity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | subjection, subjugation | ||
2. | enslavement (act) the act of making slaves of your captives | ||
Broader (hypernym) | capture, gaining control, seizure | ||