peonage (Meaning)

Wordnet

peonage (n)

the condition of a peon

the practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is discharged

Webster

The condition of a peon.

The oppressive system of peonage kept rural workers trapped in unending debt servitude.
Despite the abolition of slavery, peonage persisted as a covert form of forced labor.
Growers used the threat of peonage to control migrant workers on their plantations.
The harsh conditions of peonage often led to malnutrition and disease among laborers.
Activists fought tirelessly to expose the horrors of peonage and secure legal protections for exploited workers.
The legacy of peonage continues to haunt marginalized communities, contributing to poverty and inequality.
A modern form of peonage emerged in the globalized economy, where vulnerable workers face exploitation and debt bondage.
The international community condemned the practice of peonage as a violation of human rights.
Peonage thrives in environments where the rule of law is weak and social protections are lacking.
Breaking the cycle of peonage requires comprehensive reforms that address economic disparities and promote social justice.

the condition of a peon, the practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is dischargedThe condition of a peon.

slavery, thraldom, bondage, enslavement,serfdom, servitude, yoke, subjugation,servility, thrall

freedom, emancipation, liberation, liberty, emancipation, liberation, freedom, liberty, independence, manumission

The oppressive system of peonage kept rural workers trapped in unending debt servitude.

Despite the abolition of slavery, peonage persisted as a covert form of forced labor.

Growers used the threat of peonage to control migrant workers on their plantations.

The harsh conditions of peonage often led to malnutrition and disease among laborers.