servitude

Definitions

The state of being a slave or completely subject to another person.

A lack of personal freedom; forced labor or compulsory service.

Examples

The prisoners were forced into a life of hard labor and servitude.

Many historical accounts describe the harsh conditions of indentured servitude in the colonies.

She longed to break free from the servitude of her demanding corporate job.

Synonyms

slavery bondage thralldom subjection captivity serfdom enslavement

Antonyms

freedom liberty independence autonomy sovereignty emancipation self-determination