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Definition of enslaver

enslaver

/ɛnˈsleɪvər/
en · slav · er
Plural:enslavers
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• noun

1

A person who forces another human being into slavery or holds enslaved people in bondage; a slaveholder.

Example

"Historians analyzed the financial ledgers left behind by the plantation's wealthy enslaver."

2

A person, institution, or force that completely dominates, subjugates, or strips away the freedom and autonomy of others.

Example

"The philosopher argued that unchecked greed becomes an invisible enslaver of the human spirit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Modern historians and style guides increasingly prefer "enslaver" over "slaveholder" or "slave owner" to emphasize that slavery is an active imposition of force rather than a legitimate form of property ownership.

• Rhymes for enslaver

• Nearby Words

ensign
enslave
enslavement
enslaver
ensnare
ensnarement
ensue

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enslaver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enslaver
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