Feudalization: meaning, definitions and examples
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feudalization
[ ˌfjuːdəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]
historical
The process of organizing society in a feudal system, where land is owned by a lord and worked by vassals in exchange for protection and other services.
Synonyms
feudalism, manorialism, serfdom
Examples of usage
- The feudalization of medieval Europe led to a hierarchical social structure.
- Feudalization resulted in a system of reciprocal obligations between lords and vassals.
modern
The adaptation of modern institutions or practices to resemble characteristics of feudal society, such as hierarchical structures or power dynamics.
Synonyms
feudal mimicry, hierarchization
Examples of usage
- The feudalization of the corporate world can lead to power imbalances and lack of transparency.
- In some countries, there is a concern about the feudalization of political parties.
Translations
Translations of the word "feudalization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 feudalização
🇮🇳 सामंतीकरण
🇩🇪 Feudalisierung
🇮🇩 feodalisasi
🇺🇦 феодалізація
🇵🇱 feudalizacja
🇯🇵 封建化
🇫🇷 féodalisation
🇪🇸 feudalización
🇹🇷 feodalizasyon
🇰🇷 봉건화
🇸🇦 إقطاعية
🇨🇿 feudalizace
🇸🇰 feudalizácia
🇨🇳 封建化
🇸🇮 fevdalizacija
🇮🇸 feudalisering
🇰🇿 феодализация
🇬🇪 ფეოდალიზაცია
🇦🇿 feodallaşma
🇲🇽 feudalización
Etymology
The term 'feudalization' originates from the word 'feudal', which refers to the social system of medieval Europe. The concept of feudalization has been used to describe historical processes as well as modern phenomena. The idea of feudal organization has influenced various aspects of society, from politics to economics. The term has evolved to encompass the adaptation of feudal characteristics in contemporary contexts, highlighting power dynamics and hierarchical structures.