noun as in strong fondness

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slave, bondage, serf

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Example Sentences

Example:Slavery was illegal in all countries by the 20th century, and no one could be a slave in modern times.

Definition:A person who is owned by another person and who is required to obey that person’s orders.

From slave

Example:She sought to escape the bondage of her abusive relationship.

Definition:A condition of being held in slavery or servitude; an unnatural restriction of a person’s freedom.

From bondage

Example:During the feudal period, serfs were considered a step above slaves in terms of freedom, but still lacked many rights.

Definition:A person who is bound to the land and who is required to work on it, often without pay.

From serf