Le féodalisme
Example: Le féodalisme a structuré la société médiévale pendant des siècles.
Definition
"Le féodalisme" refers to a social and political system that dominated medieval Europe, where land was held in exchange for service or labor. It structured society through hierarchical relationships between lords, vassals, and serfs over several centuries.
Etymology
The term "le féodalisme" originates from the Latin word 'feodum' or 'feudum,' meaning a fief or estate. It was adopted in French to describe the system of land tenure and obligations that characterized medieval Europe. Did you know that the word reflects the importance of land ownership in shaping social hierarchies?
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