noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The permanent oppression of a nominally free group of people uncountable, usually
2. 2
   A form of mutualism in which one species is forced to perform tasks for another, for their mutual benefit uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

absolutismbasenessbondagecaptivitycontroldomination

Etymology

From helot + -ism.

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