serf Meaning & Definition
/sɜːf/
What Does Serf Mean?
Serf is a noun that means A partially free peasant of a low hereditary class, attached like a slave to the land owned by a feudal lord and required to perform labour, enjoying minimal legal or customary rights. It can also mean A similar agricultural labourer in 18th and 19th century Europe.
Serf in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //sɜːf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | villein, helot and peasant |
| Plural | serfs |
Serf Definition (Noun)
- A partially free peasant of a low hereditary class, attached like a slave to the land owned by a feudal lord and required to perform labour, enjoying minimal legal or customary rights.
- A similar agricultural labourer in 18th and 19th century Europe.
- A worker unit.
Noun
- (strategy games) a worker unit
Synonyms of Serf
Serf synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Serf
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Serf in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
serf (plural serfs)
Words That Rhyme With Serf
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Origin of Serf
From Middle English serf, from Old French serf, from Latin servus (“slave, serf, servant”).
How to Pronounce Serf
Serf is pronounced //sɜːf// and has 1 syllable.
Serf: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is serf?
Serf is a noun.
What is another word for serf?
Close synonyms of serf are villein, helot and peasant. See the full list of serf synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of serf?
The plural of serf is serfs.