Definition of Helot

a serf or slave

Examples of Helot in a sentence

The life of the helot was rather depressing due to their excessive work for the king as well as always feeling poor.  🔊

Every helot in the kingdom was required to work the land for a period of no less than 15 years before they would be allotted a section of land for their own.  🔊

Considered the bulk of the population, the helot would have to worry about being able to keep his job since he could be replaced easily.  🔊

During ancient Sparta, the helot was considered lower class due to his status in the community.  🔊

During times, a helot could become angry due to their years of dedicated work if they were mistreated by the authority.  🔊

Other words in the People category:

Most Searched Words (with Video)