ex-slave

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

Translation

n.A person who has previously been a slave.; A former slave.
adj.Having previously been a slave.
Word Forms
Plurielex-slaves

Phrases & Collocations

ex-slave labor

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ex-slaves escaped

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ex-slave narrative

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becoming ex-slaves

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ex-slave communities

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an ex-slave

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ex-slave status

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ex-slaves fought

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ex-slave life

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Example Sentences

the ex-slave worked tirelessly to build a new life for himself.

L'ancien esclave a travaillé sans relâche pour se construire une nouvelle vie.

many ex-slaves sought freedom and a chance to start over.

De nombreux anciens esclaves ont cherché la liberté et la possibilité de recommencer.

the ex-slave’s story of resilience inspired the entire community.

L'histoire de résilience de l'ancien esclave a inspiré toute la communauté.

as an ex-slave, he faced significant discrimination and prejudice.

En tant qu'ancien esclave, il a fait face à une discrimination et des préjugés importants.

the ex-slave became a successful farmer after emancipation.

L'ancien esclave est devenu un agriculteur prospère après l'émancipation.

the museum featured the experiences of several ex-slaves.

Le musée présentait les expériences de plusieurs anciens esclaves.

the ex-slave testified about the horrors of slavery.

L'ancien esclave a témoigné des horreurs de l'esclavage.

the ex-slave advocated for the rights of other african americans.

L'ancien esclave a défendu les droits des autres afro-américains.

the ex-slave’s family struggled to overcome the trauma of their past.

La famille de l'ancien esclave a lutté pour surmonter le traumatisme de leur passé.

the historical records documented the lives of many ex-slaves.

Les archives historiques documentaient la vie de nombreux anciens esclaves.

the ex-slave dedicated his life to educating future generations.

L'ancien esclave a consacré sa vie à l'éducation des générations futures.

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