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Topic: History

endnote

IPA: /ˈɛndˌnoʊt/

KK: /ˈɛndˌnoʊt/

noun

Definition: A note that appears at the end of a written work, such as a book or article, providing additional information or references related to the content.

Example: The author included an endnote to explain the sources of her research.

enfilade

IPA: /ˈɛn.fɪ.leɪd/

KK: /ˈɛn.fɪ.leɪd/

noun

Definition: A long line of rooms or doors that are arranged in a row, allowing a view through them when opened, or a type of gunfire aimed along a target's length.

Example: The enfilade of rooms in the historic mansion provided a beautiful view of the garden.

transitive verb

Definition: To shoot at someone or something in a line, often with a series of shots or gunfire.

Example: The soldiers were ordered to enfilade the enemy positions from the hilltop.

enosis

IPA: /ɪˈnoʊsɪs/

KK: /ɪˈnoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A political movement aimed at uniting Greece and Cyprus into one nation.

Example: The enosis movement has been a significant part of Cypriot history.

enserf

IPA: //ɛnˈsɜːrf//

KK: /ɛnˈsɜrf/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone a serf, which means to bind them to a lord's land and make them work for that lord without freedom.

Example: The new laws were designed to enserf the peasants, limiting their rights and freedoms.

enserfed

IPA: /ɛnˈsɜːrft/

KK: /ɛnˈsɜrft/

adjective

Definition: Having the status of a serf, which means being bound to work for a lord and not having personal freedom.

Example: In the feudal system, many peasants were enserfed and had to work the land for their lords.

enserfment

IPA: /ɛnˈsɜːrfmənt/

KK: /ɛnˈsɜrfmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone a serf, which means to bind them to a lord's land and make them work for that lord, often without freedom.

Example: The enserfment of the peasants led to widespread discontent in the village.

enslave

IPA: /ɪnˈsleɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈsleɪv/

transitive verb

Definition: To force someone to work for you without giving them freedom or payment.

Example: The conquerors sought to enslave the local population for their labor.

enslavement

IPA: /ɪnˈsleɪv.mənt/

KK: /ɪnˈsleɪv.mənt/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone a slave or the condition of being forced to work for someone else without freedom.

Example: The history of enslavement has had a profound impact on many societies.

enslaver

IPA: /ɪnˈsleɪvə/

KK: /ɪnˈsleɪvər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes others work for them without giving them freedom or rights.

Example: The enslaver treated the workers harshly and denied them basic human rights.

entomb

IPA: /ɪnˈtuːm/

KK: /ɪnˈtum/

transitive verb

Definition: To place someone or something in a tomb or grave, or to bury them as if in a tomb.

Example: The ancient Egyptians would entomb their pharaohs with great care and elaborate rituals.

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