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Servile
/ˈsɜːr·vaɪl/adjective
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Servile describes behavior that is excessively submissive and eager to please, often at the expense of one's own dignity or independence. In contemporary settings, it highlights power imbalances, such as in workplaces where individuals might adopt a servile attitude to gain favor, potentially stifling creativity and personal growth.
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In medieval Europe, the Catholic Church's prohibition of 'servile work' on Sundays and holy days, dating back to the 4th century CE, not only aimed to curb labor associated with servitude but also inadvertently laid groundwork for modern labor laws, influencing the establishment of the weekend in many Western countries by the 19th century.
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