helotism
The permanent oppression of a nominally free group of peopleThe permanent oppression of a nominally free group of people
US/hˈɛlətˌɪzəm/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The permanent oppression of a nominally free group of people
(uncountable, usually)A form of mutualism in which one species is forced to perform tasks for another, for their mutual benefit
Forms
plural: helotisms| Singular | helotism |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddulosis
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable