Servitude

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrvɪˌtud/

Definitions of servitude

noun a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life

Example Sentences

A1 She was forced into servitude at a young age.

A2 In some cultures, servitude is seen as a normal part of life.

B1 The protagonist in the novel escapes from servitude to find freedom.

B2 The historical drama depicted the harsh realities of servitude during that time period.

C1 The documentary explored the psychological impact of long-term servitude on individuals.

C2 The abolition of servitude marked a significant turning point in the country's history.

Examples of servitude in a Sentence

formal The contract outlined the terms of servitude between the employer and employee.

informal I can't believe I have to work here, it feels like servitude.

slang I'm tired of this job, it's like I'm in servitude to my boss.

figurative Breaking free from the servitude of societal expectations was liberating for her.

Grammatical Forms of servitude

• past tense: enslaved
• plural: servitudes
• comparative: more servile
• superlative: most servile
• present tense: serves
• future tense: will serve
• perfect tense: has served
• continuous tense: is serving
• singular: servitude
• positive degree: servitude
• infinitive: to serve
• gerund: serving
• participle: serving

Origin and Evolution of servitude

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'servitude' originated from the Latin word 'servitudo', which is derived from 'servus' meaning 'slave'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'servitude' has evolved to encompass not just the state of being a slave, but also the condition of being under subjugation or control by another, often in a more general sense of being in a state of servitude or forced labor.