slavery āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ slavery āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ The state of one bound in servitude as the property of a slaveholder or household.The practice of owning slaves.A mode of production in which slaves constitute the principal work force.The condition of being subject or addicted to a specified influence.A condition of hard work and subjection: wage slavery.