O feudalismo
Example: O feudalismo dominou a Europa durante a Idade Média.
Definition
"O feudalismo" refers to the social, economic, and political system that dominated Europe during the Middle Ages, characterized by the exchange of land for military service and the hierarchical relationships between lords, vassals, and serfs.
Etymology
The term "o feudalismo" comes from the Latin word 'feodum' or 'feudum,' meaning 'fief' or 'land held in exchange for service.' It was later adapted into French as 'féodalité' before entering Portuguese. Did you know? The concept emerged from the fragmentation of power after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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