slaves
Pronunciación: [sleɪvz]
Contexto: «history»
(noun) people who are forced to work for others without any freedom. They do not choose their jobs and are not paid for their work. This often happens in unfair systems where one group has power over another.
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In ancient times, many societies had slaves who built monuments and worked in the fields.
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Today, there are laws that make slavery illegal and protect people's freedom.
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Can you name some historical events that involved slaves?
Contexto: «social issues»
(noun) people who are treated as if they have no rights or freedom, similar to historical slaves. This can happen in modern societies through unfair labor practices or human trafficking.
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Many organizations work hard to help modern slaves escape their situations.
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It's hard to believe that there are still people living as slaves in today's world.
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How can we help those who are suffering as modern-day slaves?
Contexto: «figurative language»
(noun) a term used to describe someone who feels completely controlled by another person or thing. This could be in a relationship or due to an addiction.
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He felt like a slave to his work, always putting in extra hours.
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She is not a slave to her emotions; she controls how she feels.
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Do you think being a slave to technology is a real problem today?