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HELOTISM

\hˈɛlətˌɪzəm], \hˈɛlətˌɪzəm], \h_ˈɛ_l_ə_t_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of HELOTISM

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Symbiosis in which the one organism enslaves the other and forces it to labour in its behalf, e.g. in Lichens, in some species of ants.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

n. The condition of the Helots, slaves in Sparta; slavery.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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