indentured servant
(in-den-tured-ser-vant)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. A person who is bound by a contract to work for another for a specified period of time, often in exchange for passage to a new country or other benefits.
Example Sentence
In the 17th century, many Europeans became indentured servants to pay for their passage to America.
More Example Sentences
The indentured servant worked tirelessly, hoping for a better future once their contract ended.
Synonyms
bonded laborer; contracted worker; bound servant
Antonyms
free person; independent worker; employer
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