enserfment

/ɛnsɜːrfmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of making someone a serf, or the state of being a serf; a condition of bondage or vassalage.

“The enserfment of the peasantry was a crucial factor in the rise of the feudal system.”

Synonyms

  • bondage
  • serfdom
  • vassalage

Antonyms

  • freedom
  • liberty