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servitudethe state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrvɪtuːd/

Korean meaning: 노예 상태, 예속, 굴종

Korean pronunciation: **서**비튜드

Example Sentences

  • The intern's life was basically servitude: coffee runs, photocopying, and endless overtime without pay.
  • Modern technology can create a new form of digital servitude if we're not careful.
  • His smartphone addiction turned into complete servitude to social media notifications.

servitude

NOUN

//ˈsɜːrvɪtuːd//

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

servitude concept
💡 Concept

A servant shows complete servitude while scrubbing floors under the master's watchful eye

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servitude rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From servitude to gratitude, change your attitude!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɜːrvɪtuːd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɜːvɪtjuːd/

🌳Etymology

Rootserv
Suffix--itude

Origin

From Latin 'servitudo', derived from 'servus' meaning 'slave' or 'servant'. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'servitude'.

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🎵Rhyme

attitudegratitudemagnitude
attitude
gratitude
magnitude

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The intern's life was basically servitude: coffee runs, photocopying, and endless overtime without pay.

Modern technology can create a new form of digital servitude if we're not careful.

😄 Fun example

His smartphone addiction turned into complete servitude to social media notifications.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

slaverybondagesubjugationenslavementcaptivity

Antonyms

freedomlibertyindependence

Related

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