English Explanatory Dictionary

peonage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being a peon; the system of paying back debt through servitude and labour; loosely, any system of involuntary servitude.

Pronunciation

/ˈpiːənɪdʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peonage.wav

Word forms

peonage peonages

Etymology

From peon + -age.

Derived words

antipeonage
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