feudalism
Pronunciation
/ˈfjudəˌɫɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "feudalism"in English

Feudalism
01

a social and land-owning system in medieval Europe in which people were granted land and protection by a nobleman in exchange, they had to fight and work for him

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Feudalism structured medieval society into distinct classes with lords and vassals.
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