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slaveholder

/ˈsleɪvˌhoʊldər/
slave · hold · er
Plural:slaveholders
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Adjective:slaveholding
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• noun

1

A person who holds other human beings as enslaved property, especially in a historical plantation or chattel slavery system.

Example

"The historical records revealed that the prominent politician had been a wealthy slaveholder before the war."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary historical scholarship, 'slaveholder' and 'enslaver' are often preferred over 'slave owner' or 'master' to avoid implying the moral legitimacy of holding human beings as property.

• Nearby Words

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