Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Helotism /hĕl'-ət-ĭzˌ-əm/ · He·lot·ism · IPA /hˈɛlətˌɪzəm/ 01 n. The condition of the Helots or slaves in Sparta; slavery. 1. The condition of the Helots or slaves in Sparta; slavery.