What is another word for helots?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛlɒts] (IPA)

Helots, historically, were a group of people who were enslaved by the ancient Spartans. Today, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe helots, including serfs, peons, thralls, and vassals. All of these words refer to people who are in a state of forced labor or servitude, often without any control over their own lives or circumstances. While these terms may sound archaic or outdated, the reality is that many people around the world still live in situations of servitude or forced labor, and it is important to recognize and acknowledge this ongoing struggle.

What are the hypernyms for Helots?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Helots

  • … a pastime for helots, a diversion for uneducated, wretched, worn-out creatures who are consumed by their worries, … a spectacle which requires no concentration and presupposes no intelligence,… which kindles no light in the heart and awakens no hope other than the ridiculous one of someday becoming a ‘star’ in Los Angeles.
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