bondage — the state of being a slave or the practice of slavery
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being a slave or the practice of slavery
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The superhero's greatest enemy wasn't a villain, but the bondage of his own expectations.
- She finally broke free from the bondage of her perfectionist tendencies.
- My phone addiction has become a modern form of digital bondage.
bondage
NOUN[/ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/]
the state of being a slave or the practice of slavery
The prisoner sat in bondage, chained to the dungeon wall for years.
The peaceful cottage becomes a hostage to bondage
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bondage derives from Middle English 'bondage', combining the verb 'bond' (to bind, to constrain) with the suffix '-age' (denoting a state or condition). The term originally referred to the condition of being bound to land in the feudal serf system.
Breakdown
bond (to bind, constrain) + -age (state, condition, or result of an action)
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📝Examples
“The superhero's greatest enemy wasn't a villain, but the bondage of his own expectations.”
“She finally broke free from the bondage of her perfectionist tendencies.”
“My phone addiction has become a modern form of digital bondage.”
“The abolitionists worked tirelessly to end human bondage.”
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