serf
sɜrf
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Definition of serf - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
servitudeperson forced to work for others, often with few rights
  • He felt like a serf in his demanding job.
bondsman thrall villein
2.
gamingTECH.worker unit in strategy gamesTECH.
  • The serf gathered resources for the empire.
peon villager worker
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Origin of serf

Latin, servus (slave)

Terms with serf included in their meaning

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history
person who is not a slave or serf
society
unmarried female serf or slave
history
female slave or serf
historical servitude
female slave or serf
serfdom
the state or condition of being a serf or slave
social status
legal status or condition of a feudal serf in medieval times
history
medieval serf bound to a lord's land
serf rank
status or condition of a medieval villein

Examples of serf in a sentence

  • After losing land, many became serfs on the estate.
  • In the game, the serf built a new settlement.
  • Players used serfs to expand their territories.

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  1. French:serf, ouvrier, ...
  2. German:Leibeigener, ...
  3. Italian:servo, servo della gleba, ...
  4. Spanish:siervo, campesino, ...
  5. Portuguese:servo, ...
  6. Chinese:农奴, 工人, ...
  7. Japanese:農奴, ...
  8. Arabic:قِنّ, فَلَّاح, ...
  9. Hebrew:צָמִית, פּוֹעֵל, ...
  10. Russian:крепостной, крестьянин, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кріпак, робітник, ...
  12. Hindi:गुलाम, सर्फ, ...
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