feudalism

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Noun feudalism has 1 sense

feudalism, feudal system - the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th C; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
--₁ is a kind of social organization, social organisation, social structure, social system, structure

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Term: Feudalism

Definition:

Feudalism refers to a social, economic, and political system that dominated medieval Europe. It involved a hierarchical structure of land ownership and obligations, where vassals pledged loyalty and service to a lord or monarch in exchange for protection, land, and other privileges.

Senses:

Historical Sense: Feudalism as a system prevalent in medieval Europe.
Sociopolitical Sense: Feudalism as a concept representing a hierarchical organization.

Sample Sentences:

During the Middle Ages, feudalism was the dominant social and economic structure in Europe.
The king granted land to his loyal vassals, establishing a system of feudalism.
Feudalism allowed lords to maintain control over their territories through vassal obligations.
The decline of feudalism led to the rise of centralized nation-states.
Feudalism created a system where peasants worked the land in exchange for protection from their lord.

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