ritual servitude

noun

The practice of holding human beings in slavery for religious purposes

“Ritual servitude is practiced in parts of Ghana.”

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Meanings

nounritual servitude (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of holding human beings in slavery for religious purposes

    Ritual servitude is practiced in parts of Ghana.

    Synonyms: fiashidi, trokosi, voodoosi, woryokwe

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe practice of holding human beings in slavery for religious purposes

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APA

ritual servitude. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ritual%20servitude

MLA

“ritual servitude.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ritual%20servitude. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ritual servitude,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ritual%20servitude.

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