What is another word for indentured servant?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪndˈɛnt͡ʃəd sˈɜːvənt] (IPA) 
Indentured servant was a term used to describe individuals who worked for a specified period in exchange for passage to the new world. These workers were bound by a written agreement or contract known as an indenture. There are several synonyms for indentured servant, including contract laborer, bonded laborer, servant under contract, and apprentice. These terms indicate different aspects of the arrangement, from the legally binding nature of the contract to the worker's status as a learner or trainee. While the use of indentured labor was widespread in colonial America, it remains a controversial practice, and modern equivalents such as contract labor have also been criticized for exploiting workers.
