FEUDALISM


Meaning of FEUDALISM in English

■ noun the dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were tenants of and protected by the nobles, giving their lords homage, labour, and a share of the produce.

Derivatives

feudalist noun

feudalistic adjective

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