serfs

[US]/sɜːfs/
[UK]/sɜrfs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.persons who are bound to serve a landowner; people who are oppressed like serfs

Phrases & Collocations

serfs rights

freeing serfs

former serfs

serfs revolt

serfs status

serfs labor

serfs' demands

serfs' lives

serfs' conditions

serfs' rights

Example Sentences

serfs worked the land for their lords.

many serfs lived in harsh conditions.

serfs had limited rights and freedoms.

historically, serfs were bound to the estate.

reforms aimed to free the serfs.

life for serfs was often difficult and laborious.

serfs were typically required to pay taxes.

some serfs managed to buy their freedom.

serfs were essential to the feudal system.

the plight of serfs sparked social change.

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