Slaveholder (noun)

A person who owned slaves in the past, especially in the antebellum South of the United States.

Origin:

From 'slave' + 'holder'.

Examples:

1. The slaveholder was known for his cruel treatment of the slaves on his plantation.
2. Many slaveholders defended their actions as necessary for the success of their farms and businesses.
3. The slaveholder was eventually forced to free his slaves after the Civil War.
4. The legacy of slaveholding still affects the South and the nation as a whole.
5. Many slaveholders were wealthy landowners who enjoyed a life of luxury while their slaves worked hard.