slaves
Translation
slaves
Examples
The slaves worked on a large plantation.
The slaves worked on a large plantation.
He was sold as a slave.
He was sold as a slave.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) people who are the legal property of another The slaves were forced to work long hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: serf, bondsman; Antonyms: master, freeman
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'sclavus', meaning 'Slav', because Slavic peoples were often enslaved in the early Middle Ages.
Memory Tips
'Slaves' is the plural form of 'slave'. It's important to learn both the singular and plural forms.