Definition of SLAVEHOLDING

slaveholding

Plural: slaveholdings

Noun

  • the practice of owning slaves
  • The institution or practice of owning slaves.
  • An owning of one or more slaves.

Adjective Satellite

  • allowing slavery
    • "the slaveholding South"

Adj

  • Having possession/ownership of one or more slaves.

Origin / Etymology

From slave + holding.

Synonyms

slavery

Scrabble Score: 20

slaveholding is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
slaveholding is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
slaveholding is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

slaveholding is a valid Words With Friends word