Example: Feudalism shaped medieval society with lords and vassals.
Definition
"Feudalism" is a historical social and economic system in medieval Europe where land was held by lords who granted it to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty, shaping hierarchical relationships and governance during that period.
Translations
feudalismo
feodalisme
feudalisme
féodalisme
Feudalismus
Etymology
The word "feudalism" comes from the Medieval Latin term 'feudalis,' relating to a fief or feudum, which was land granted in return for service. The concept was formalized in the 19th century by historians to describe the social structures of the Middle Ages.
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"Feudalism" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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