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slavery

The correct spelling is slavery.

How to pronounce slavery

/ˈsleɪvəɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈsleɪvəɹi/

Say it like: Sla-ver-ee

The correct spelling is slavery. An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
  2. 2.A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
  3. 3.A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

adjective

  1. 1.Covered in slaver; slobbery.

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