Feudalistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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feudalistic
[ ˌfjuːdəˈlɪstɪk ]
society
Relating to or characteristic of a feudal society, its social structure, or its political system.
Synonyms
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feudalistic |
Used to describe a system, behavior, or structure that resembles or is reminiscent of feudalism, especially in a metaphorical or critical way.
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feudal |
Refers directly to the historical period known as feudalism, or anything literally from that era. It can also describe things that have a direct relationship to this historical system.
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feudalized |
Describes something that has been turned into or organized according to a feudal system, often as a result of historical or social evolution.
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Examples of usage
- The feudalistic system was based on the exchange of land for loyalty.
- Feudalistic societies were hierarchical and rigid in nature.
Translations
Translations of the word "feudalistic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 feudalista
🇮🇳 सामंतवादी
🇩🇪 feudalistisch
🇮🇩 feodalisme
🇺🇦 феодалістичний
🇵🇱 feudalny
🇯🇵 封建的 (ほうけんてき)
🇫🇷 féodal
🇪🇸 feudal
🇹🇷 feodal
🇰🇷 봉건적인 (봉건제의)
🇸🇦 إقطاعي
🇨🇿 feudální
🇸🇰 feudálny
🇨🇳 封建的 (fēngjiàn de)
🇸🇮 fevdalni
🇮🇸 lénsskipulag
🇰🇿 феодалдық
🇬🇪 ფეოდალური
🇦🇿 feodal
🇲🇽 feudal
Etymology
The term 'feudalistic' derives from the word 'feudal', which originated from the Latin word 'feudum' meaning 'fief' or 'estate'. Feudalism was a social, economic, and political system that dominated medieval Europe, characterized by the granting of land in exchange for service and loyalty. The concept of feudalism has been a topic of study and debate among historians for centuries, shaping our understanding of medieval societies and their hierarchical structures.
See also: feudalise, feudalising, feudalism, feudalized.