feudalism

Definition of feudalism

Nouns

the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
Synonyms:
feudal system
Type of:
social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system, structure
the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships

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