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Slaveholding Definition & Meaning

slaveholding
adjective
  1. allowing slavery; "the slaveholding South"
noun
  1. the practice of owning slaves

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Frequently asked questions

What does slaveholding mean?
allowing slavery; "the slaveholding South" the practice of owning slaves
What part of speech is slaveholding?
Slaveholding is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does slaveholding have?
Slaveholding has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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