Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Enslavement /ĕn-slāv'-mənt/ · En·slave·ment · IPA /ɛnslˈeɪvmənt/ 01 n. The act of reducing to slavery; state of being enslaved; bondage; servitude. 1. The act of reducing to slavery; state of being enslaved; bondage; servitude. “A fresh enslavement to their enemies.” — South.