Definition of bondage

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sự trói buộc

/ˈbɒndɪdʒ//ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/

The word "bondage" has its roots in Old French, where it was spelled "bondaige". This word was derived from the Latin "bandum", meaning "tie" or "constraint". In Latin, "bandum" was also the source of the word "vinculum", meaning "chain" or "constraint". The concept of bondage referred to the physical and social constraints placed on someone, such as slavery, servitude, or imprisonment. Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word evolved. In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), "bondage" referred specifically to the state of being a slave or servant. The word gained a broader sense of restriction or captivity in the 16th century. Today, "bondage" can refer to any situation where someone is restricted in their freedom, whether physical, emotional, or psychological.

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the state of being a slave or prisoner

tình trạng nô lệ hoặc tù nhân

Example:
  • women’s liberation from the bondage of domestic life

    sự giải phóng phụ nữ khỏi sự ràng buộc của cuộc sống gia đình

Related words and phrases

the practice of being tied with ropes, chains, etc. in order to gain sexual pleasure

việc bị trói bằng dây thừng, xích, v.v. để đạt được khoái cảm tình dục