slaveholding slaveholding /ˈsleɪvˌhoʊldɪŋ/

adjective

1. Allowing slavery  ( slaveholding )
   allowing slavery
    The slaveholding South
   the slaveholding South
   

noun

1. The practice of owning slaves  ( slaveholding , slavery )
   the practice of owning slaves
    Slavery is a dark chapter in human history.
   Slavery is a dark chapter in human history.