Slave
noun
A person who is the property of and forced to work for another without any pay.
Millions of people were brought to the USA as slaves from Africa in the past.
Often appears as...
- slave trade
- slave labor
noun
A person who is excessively dependent on or controlled by something.
He's a slave to fashion, always spending all of his money on the latest trends.
Often appears as...
- slave to fashion
- slave to money
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Disapproving
noun
A device, or part of one, directly controlled by another.
In a master/slave system, when the master device initiates a command, the slave device follows it.
Often appears as...
- slave drive
- slave device
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Technical
verb
To work very hard.
I've been slaving away all day to get this project finished.
Often appears as...
- slave away
- slave over something
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is the property of and forced to work for another without any pay.
Millions of people were brought to the USA as slaves from Africa in the past.
Often appears as...
- slave trade
- slave labor
noun
A person who is excessively dependent on or controlled by something.
He's a slave to fashion, always spending all of his money on the latest trends.
Often appears as...
- slave to fashion
- slave to money
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A device, or part of one, directly controlled by another.
In a master/slave system, when the master device initiates a command, the slave device follows it.
Often appears as...
- slave drive
- slave device
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To work very hard.
I've been slaving away all day to get this project finished.
Often appears as...
- slave away
- slave over something
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand 'slave' as part of history, especially regarding colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.
History lessons cover the lives of slaves in ancient civilizations and colonial periods.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Rights
The term 'slave' is sensitive; it relates to human rights abuses and is a serious topic.
Organizations fight to end modern forms of slaves' exploitation.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Using 'slave' can evoke strong emotions due to its association with oppression.
The museum's exhibit on slaves' living conditions moved many to tears.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand 'slave' as part of history, especially regarding colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.
History lessons cover the lives of slaves in ancient civilizations and colonial periods.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Rights
The term 'slave' is sensitive; it relates to human rights abuses and is a serious topic.
Organizations fight to end modern forms of slaves' exploitation.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Using 'slave' can evoke strong emotions due to its association with oppression.
The museum's exhibit on slaves' living conditions moved many to tears.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand 'slave' as part of history, especially regarding colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.
History lessons cover the lives of slaves in ancient civilizations and colonial periods.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Rights
The term 'slave' is sensitive; it relates to human rights abuses and is a serious topic.
Organizations fight to end modern forms of slaves' exploitation.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Using 'slave' can evoke strong emotions due to its association with oppression.
The museum's exhibit on slaves' living conditions moved many to tears.
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How I learned to read --...
Everybody there was doing what they were doing to take what they wanted, the drug dealers, the robbers, the blood bank. Everybody was taking blood money. So I got mine by any means necessary. I got mine. Financial literacy really did rule the world, and I was a child slave to it following the bad guy.
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Jodi Cobb: Human Bondage...
and a chance for a better life but it's now become a professional trafficking operation and most of the kids have become virtual slaves like this little mechanic this girl selling water for her masters if the girls don't sell enough they're beaten so they're scared to go
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These Divers Search For...
read the plaque about it and it says it's this group called diving with a purpose and this is a part of the slave rexis project which is a larger collaboration of partners who are dedicated to finding these slave ships around the world when I see the name of
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How Magellan circumnaviga...
enough to cover the expedition and turn a profit. An obsessive chronicler, Pigafetta described the lands and people they encountered. With the help of a humble slave, he also compiled the world's first phrase book of native languages.
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How science & reason...
living in the most moral time in our species epoch slavery has been outlawed in every country in the world where it's still practiced in the form of slave labor and sex trafficking this is being combated with vigorously probably will
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Rhythm in a box: The...
such as a djembe or a djun djun. But what they did have were plenty of shipping crates. Not only were these readily accessible, but their inconspicuous appearance may have helped get around laws prohibiting slaves from playing music.
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Barry Clifford: Pirate...
they are including this akan jewelry and we have hundreds of pieces of akan gold that were being traded along with the slaves by the European slave traders and it's the oldest reliably dated collection of akan jewelry in the world
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The Atlantic slave...
By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade, but meeting the European's massive demand created intense competition.
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What I learned about...
I was sold as a slave. But now I'm here, and that is why I believe in miracles. The one thing that I learned from history is that nothing is forever in this world.
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Sir David Attenborough...
a couple of half-hearted chews and the leaves go straight down to its stomach leaves however are not easily digested the slaves technique is to give them time
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How I learned to read --...
Everybody there was doing what they were doing to take what they wanted, the drug dealers, the robbers, the blood bank. Everybody was taking blood money. So I got mine by any means necessary. I got mine. Financial literacy really did rule the world, and I was a child slave to it following the bad guy.
Video examples
Jodi Cobb: Human Bondage...
and a chance for a better life but it's now become a professional trafficking operation and most of the kids have become virtual slaves like this little mechanic this girl selling water for her masters if the girls don't sell enough they're beaten so they're scared to go
Video examples
These Divers Search For...
read the plaque about it and it says it's this group called diving with a purpose and this is a part of the slave rexis project which is a larger collaboration of partners who are dedicated to finding these slave ships around the world when I see the name of
Video examples
How Magellan circumnaviga...
enough to cover the expedition and turn a profit. An obsessive chronicler, Pigafetta described the lands and people they encountered. With the help of a humble slave, he also compiled the world's first phrase book of native languages.
Video examples
How science & reason...
living in the most moral time in our species epoch slavery has been outlawed in every country in the world where it's still practiced in the form of slave labor and sex trafficking this is being combated with vigorously probably will
Video examples
Rhythm in a box: The...
such as a djembe or a djun djun. But what they did have were plenty of shipping crates. Not only were these readily accessible, but their inconspicuous appearance may have helped get around laws prohibiting slaves from playing music.
Video examples
Barry Clifford: Pirate...
they are including this akan jewelry and we have hundreds of pieces of akan gold that were being traded along with the slaves by the European slave traders and it's the oldest reliably dated collection of akan jewelry in the world
Video examples
The Atlantic slave...
By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade, but meeting the European's massive demand created intense competition.
Video examples
What I learned about...
I was sold as a slave. But now I'm here, and that is why I believe in miracles. The one thing that I learned from history is that nothing is forever in this world.
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
a couple of half-hearted chews and the leaves go straight down to its stomach leaves however are not easily digested the slaves technique is to give them time
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Quote examples
Golshifteh Farahani
Iranian Actress
I have scars from every film I have made. There is nothing to protect actors. They treat you worse than a dog. You work like a slave, and you know, I like it. That is the way it should be. Every film should be like your last.
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Suzanne Somers
American Actress
Throughout my life, I have tried to share my philosophy that getting and staying healthy doesn't have to feel like work. I don't diet or slave away in a gym - what I do is make excellent food choices.
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Giacomo Casanova
Italian Celebrity
Man is free; yet we must not suppose that he is at liberty to do everything he pleases, for he becomes a slave the moment he allows his actions to be ruled by passion.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
Don't let anyone turn you into a slave. You're a slave if you let the media tell you that sports and entertainment are more important than developing your brain.
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Virginia Williams
American Actress
I free slaves because I believe we are all created equal. I just can't think of anything that has a higher purpose than putting value on human life.
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Donatella Versace
Italian Designer
As with most things in my life, I believe you should try to enjoy yourself and never feel like you are a slave to a routine.
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Wilson Mizner
American Dramatist
A slave has but one master. An ambition man, has as many as there are people who helped him get his fortune.
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Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.
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Nikki Giovanni
American Poet
There're two people in the world that are not likeable: a master and a slave.
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Patrick Henry
American Politician
Fear is the passion of slaves.
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Golshifteh Farahani
Iranian Actress
I have scars from every film I have made. There is nothing to protect actors. They treat you worse than a dog. You work like a slave, and you know, I like it. That is the way it should be. Every film should be like your last.
Quote examples
Suzanne Somers
American Actress
Throughout my life, I have tried to share my philosophy that getting and staying healthy doesn't have to feel like work. I don't diet or slave away in a gym - what I do is make excellent food choices.
Quote examples
Giacomo Casanova
Italian Celebrity
Man is free; yet we must not suppose that he is at liberty to do everything he pleases, for he becomes a slave the moment he allows his actions to be ruled by passion.
Quote examples
Ben Carson
American Scientist
Don't let anyone turn you into a slave. You're a slave if you let the media tell you that sports and entertainment are more important than developing your brain.
Quote examples
Virginia Williams
American Actress
I free slaves because I believe we are all created equal. I just can't think of anything that has a higher purpose than putting value on human life.
Quote examples
Donatella Versace
Italian Designer
As with most things in my life, I believe you should try to enjoy yourself and never feel like you are a slave to a routine.
Quote examples
Wilson Mizner
American Dramatist
A slave has but one master. An ambition man, has as many as there are people who helped him get his fortune.
Quote examples
Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.
Quote examples
Nikki Giovanni
American Poet
There're two people in the world that are not likeable: a master and a slave.
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Patrick Henry
American Politician
Fear is the passion of slaves.
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