HyperDic: peonage

English > 2 senses of the word peonage:
NOUNstatepeonagethe condition of a peon
actpeonagethe practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is discharged
English > peonage: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe condition of a peon.
Broadersubjugation, subjectionforced submission to control by others
Spanishpeonaje
English > peonage: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is discharged.
Broaderpractice, patternA customary way / way of operation or behavior

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