Definitions

1. noun

A system or condition of serfdom; a state of being bound to the land and required to work for the lord in return for protection and shelter.

“The historian studied the impact of feudalism and serfism on medieval society.”

2. noun

A social or economic system in which people are forced to work for little or no payment, often in return for basic necessities.

“The activist spoke out against the oppressive system of serfism prevalent in many developing countries.”