middle passage
The 'middle passage' refers to a significant and tragic part of the transatlantic slave trade, involving the transportation of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean under brutal conditions.
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Definition
B2Historical
(historical, often capitalized)The forced voyage of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas, marked by inhumane conditions and high mortality rates.
Example
- The middle passage was one of the most harrowing aspects of the transatlantic slave trade.
- Millions of Africans suffered and died during the middle passage.