helot

[US]/ˈhɛlət/
[UK]/ˈhɛlət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an ancient Spartan slave or serf; specifically refers to a serf in ancient Sparta
Word Forms
Pluralhelots

Phrases & Collocations

helot labor

helot status

helot society

helot system

helot uprising

helot rights

helot culture

helot population

helot heritage

helot economy

Example Sentences

the helot system was prevalent in ancient sparta.

helots were often treated as property by their masters.

the rebellion of the helots challenged the spartan state.

many helots worked in agriculture to support the spartans.

helots had limited rights and were often oppressed.

the status of helots was a topic of historical debate.

helots were crucial to the economy of ancient sparta.

some helots gained their freedom through bravery in battle.

helots were subject to harsh treatment from their spartan overlords.

the term 'helot' has come to symbolize oppression.

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