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Bondman

Definition

A bondman refers to a person who is bound in servitude or slavery, often as a result of legal or social circumstances.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Senses

1. A person held in bondage or servitude, without freedom or agency.
2. A person legally obligated to serve another or work for a specific period.

Usages

Popular Usage

In popular usage, a bondman typically refers to a slave or a person who is subjected to forced labor against their will.

Local Usage

In local usage, a bondman may be referred to as an indentured servant who has agreed to work for a specific period in exchange for something, such as passage to a new country or repayment of a debt.

Sample Sentences

1. He was born a bondman and knew no life other than serving his master.
2. In the era of colonial America, many bondmen were brought from Africa and forced to work on plantations.
3. The judge sentenced the criminal to become a bondman for ten years as punishment.
4. Indentured bondmen played a significant role in the early development of the American colonies.

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