El feudalismo



Example: El feudalismo dominó Europa durante la Edad Media varios siglos.

Definition


"El feudalismo" refers to the social, economic, and political system that dominated medieval Europe, characterized by the exchange of land for military service and the hierarchical relationships between lords, vassals, and serfs. It structured society and governance for several centuries during the Middle Ages.

Etymology


The term "el feudalismo" derives from the Latin word 'feodum' or 'feudum,' meaning 'fief' or 'land held in exchange for service.' The suffix '-ismo' indicates a system or doctrine. Did you know? The word reflects the core of medieval society where landholding was central to power and obligation.

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"El feudalismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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