Definitions

1. noun

A person who owns or controls the labor of others through force, coercion, or other forms of exploitation.

“The slave trade was made possible by the actions of ruthless enslavers who exploited the vulnerabilities of African tribes.”

2. verb

To reduce or keep someone in a state of slavery, often through force or coercion.

“The colonizers enslaved the native population, forcing them to work in harsh conditions for little pay.”