Definitions

1. noun

A person who is owned or controlled by another person or institution, especially as a result of being bought or sold.

“The abolition of slavery was a significant event in human history.”

2. verb

To work or labor under a system of forced labor or servitude.

“Many people were forced to slave away in the factories during the industrial revolution.”

3. noun

A person who is excessively devoted to a particular activity or thing.

“He’s a slave to his phone and spends most of his time scrolling through social media.”