Subservitude

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    subservience. uncountable

    "The subservitude of the art of theatre to the classical repertory impedes the evolution of theatre into a vigorous living experience."

Example

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"The subservitude of the art of theatre to the classical repertory impedes the evolution of theatre into a vigorous living experience."

Etymology

From sub- + servitude.

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