slave trade
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The historical buying, selling, and forced transport of enslaved people, especially across the Atlantic Ocean between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Millions of Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic as part of the _____."
Answer: slave trade
In your own words, what does "slave trade" mean?
The historical buying, selling, and forced transport of enslaved people, especially across the Atlantic Ocean between the 16th and 19th centuries.
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