Feudalization: meaning, definitions and examples

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feudalization

 

[ ˌfjuːdəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.