Synonyms for

Feudalism

Verb / ˈfju:dʌˌlɪzʌm / Another word for feudalism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Feudalism is a social and economic system that existed in medieval Europe, where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and labor.

Synonyms & similar words

feudalsystem serfdom vassalage fiefdom lordship manorialism knighthood barony domination subjection subservience dependency bondage slavery

Example sentences

  1. 1. Feudalism was a way of organizing society in medieval times.
  2. 2. The feudal system created a hierarchy of lords, vassals, and serfs.
  3. 3. Under feudalism, the king owned all the land and granted it to his nobles.
  4. 4. Serfs were tied to the land and had to provide labor and crops to their lords.
  5. 5. Feudalism declined with the rise of centralized governments.

Quotes

  • 1. 'The essence of feudalism is the subordination of personal free will to the will of the superior.', - John Dalberg-Acton
  • 2. 'Feudalism was a system in which nobles granted land to knights in exchange for military service.', - Unknown
  • 3. 'Feudalism was a way of life that involved loyalty, obligations, and hierarchy.', - Unknown

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