Feudalistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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feudalistic

 

[ ˌfjuːdəˈlɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

society

Relating to or characteristic of a feudal society, its social structure, or its political system.

Synonyms

feudal, feudalized

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.