indentured (Meaning)

Wordnet

indentured (s)

bound by contract

Webster

indentured (imp. & p. p.)

of Indenture

indentured Sentence Examples

  1. The indentured servant worked tirelessly in the fields, bound by a legal contract.
  2. The plantation relied heavily on indentured labor, exploiting workers' vulnerabilities.
  3. The merchant ship transported indentured servants to distant lands, promising freedom after a certain period of service.
  4. The indenture agreement outlined the terms of the worker's servitude and the obligations of the employer.
  5. The indentured laborer's life was often harsh and unforgiving, with little hope of upward mobility.
  6. The abolition of indentured servitude brought about significant changes in labor practices.
  7. The history of indentured labor is a testament to the exploitation of marginalized populations.
  8. Indentured servants played a crucial role in the development of the American colonies.
  9. The conditions of indentured servitude varied widely, depending on the region and time period.
  10. The legacy of indentured servitude continues to shape labor markets and social structures in many parts of the world.

FAQs About the word indentured

bound by contractof Indenture

jailed, enslaved, imprisoned, captive,interned, bound,confined, captured, caught, trapped

free,free, freed, liberated,unrestrained, freed, emancipated, released, released, unconfined

The indentured servant worked tirelessly in the fields, bound by a legal contract.

The plantation relied heavily on indentured labor, exploiting workers' vulnerabilities.

The merchant ship transported indentured servants to distant lands, promising freedom after a certain period of service.

The indenture agreement outlined the terms of the worker's servitude and the obligations of the employer.