noun
a person entirely under the domination of another
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In medieval times, a villein was a peasant who was bound to work on their lord's land.
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Back in the day, a villein was basically a serf who had to work for the lord.
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The villein had to toil away in the fields all day long.
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Being treated like a villein in modern times means being stuck in a low-paying job with no prospects for advancement.