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feudal

 

[ ˈfjuːdəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

system

Relating to or resembling the system of feudalism, where a lord grants land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and service.

Synonyms

feudalistic, feudatory

Examples of usage

  • Feudal societies were characterized by a strict hierarchy of land ownership.
  • The feudal system was prevalent in medieval Europe.
Context #2 | Noun

dispute

A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute between two parties or families, often over land or power.

Synonyms

conflict, dispute

Examples of usage

  • The feud between the two families lasted for generations.
  • There was a feudal over who had the right to inherit the throne.

Translations

Translations of the word "feudal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 feudal

🇮🇳 सामंती

🇩🇪 feudal

🇮🇩 feodal

🇺🇦 феодальний

🇵🇱 feudalny

🇯🇵 封建的な (ほうけんてきな)

🇫🇷 féodal

🇪🇸 feudal

🇹🇷 feodal

🇰🇷 봉건적인 (봉건적이다)

🇸🇦 إقطاعي

🇨🇿 feudální

🇸🇰 feudálny

🇨🇳 封建的 (fēngjiàn de)

🇸🇮 fevdalni

🇮🇸 lénsskipulags

🇰🇿 феодалдық

🇬🇪 ფეოდალური

🇦🇿 feodal

🇲🇽 feudal

Etymology

The word 'feudal' is derived from the Latin word 'feudum', meaning 'fief' or 'estate'. Feudalism as a system originated in medieval Europe, where land was granted in exchange for loyalty and service. The feudal system was characterized by a hierarchical structure of lords, vassals, and serfs, with land being the primary source of wealth and power. Feudal societies were prevalent during the Middle Ages but eventually declined with the rise of centralized monarchies.

Word Frequency Rank

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