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feudalising

 

[ ˈfjuːdəlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

historical

To bring under the system of feudalism, especially to impose feudal institutions or customs on.

Synonyms

enslave, feudalize.

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Word Description / Examples
feudalising

Again, this British English spelling tends to be used in discussions about history or the implementation of feudal systems in societies.

  • The process of feudalising created distinct social classes within the kingdom.
  • His research focused on how different regions experienced feudalising during medieval times.
feudalize

This American English spelling is used in the same contexts as 'feudalising,' referring to the establishment or development of a feudal system in a society.

  • The rulers aimed to feudalize the conquered lands to maintain control.
  • Historians have debated the reasons for the decision to feudalize parts of the empire.
enslave

This word is used to describe the act of making someone a slave, depriving them of freedom and rights. It has a strong negative connotation and is often associated with historical and modern-day human rights abuses.

  • The invaders sought to conquer and enslave the local population.
  • The narrative of the book revealed the brutal reality of those enslaved during the period.

Examples of usage

  • During the Middle Ages, many regions were feudalised by powerful lords.
  • The conquerors feudalised the local population, establishing a system of vassals and fiefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "feudalising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 feudalizando

🇮🇳 सामंतीकरण

🇩🇪 feudalisierend

🇮🇩 feodalisasi

🇺🇦 феодалізація

🇵🇱 feudalizowanie

🇯🇵 封建化する (ほうけんかする)

🇫🇷 féodaliser

🇪🇸 feudalizar

🇹🇷 feodalize etmek

🇰🇷 봉건화 (bonggeonhwa)

🇸🇦 إقطاعية (iqta'iyya)

🇨🇿 feudalizace

🇸🇰 feudalizácia

🇨🇳 封建化 (fēngjiànhuà)

🇸🇮 fevdalizirati

🇮🇸 feudalísering

🇰🇿 феодалдандыру

🇬🇪 ფეოდალიზაცია (feodalizatsia)

🇦🇿 feodallaşma

🇲🇽 feudalizar

Etymology

The term 'feudalising' originates from the word 'feudalize', which emerged in the 19th century to describe the imposition of feudal systems or customs. Feudalism was a social and economic system prevalent in medieval Europe, characterized by the granting of land in return for service. The process of feudalising played a significant role in shaping the power structures and relationships during that time.

See also: feudalise, feudalism, feudalistic, feudalized.