Der Feudalismus
Example: Der Feudalismus prägte das mittelalterliche Europa stark.
Definition
"Der Feudalismus" refers to a social and economic system dominant in medieval Europe, where land was held by nobles who granted it to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty, shaping political and social structures significantly during that period.
Etymology
The term "der Feudalismus" originates from the Latin word 'feudum,' meaning 'fief' or 'land held in exchange for service.' It was adopted into German to describe the medieval system of land tenure and social hierarchy. Did you know? The word reflects the importance of land ownership and loyalty bonds in medieval society.
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