Seigneur: meaning, definitions and examples

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seigneur

 

[ seษชษกหˆnษœr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

French history

A seigneur was historically a lord or a nobleman in France who was granted land and authority over a territory by the king. The term is often associated with the feudal system, where a seigneur had various rights, including the ability to collect taxes and govern the peasants living on their land.

Synonyms

Landowner, baron, lord, nobleman.

Examples of usage

  • The seigneur ruled over the valley with great authority.
  • In medieval times, the seigneur was responsible for the administration of his domain.
  • The seigneur's castle stood proudly atop the hill.
  • Every year, the peasants would gather to pay their dues to the seigneur.

Translations

Translations of the word "seigneur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น senhor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Herr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝะพะฒะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ˜ไธป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seigneur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฑor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท efendi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋‡จ๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข†ไธป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gospodar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seรฑor

Etymology

The word 'seigneur' originates from the Old French term 'seignior', which itself comes from the Latin 'senior', meaning 'older' or 'elder'. This Latin root reflects the hierarchical nature of states and communities in the Middle Ages, where seniority often indicated power and authority. As feudalism developed in France, the term became tightly linked to the privileges and responsibilities of landholding nobles. The seigneur had significant influence, often controlling the fates of the peasants and the land they worked on, thus becoming integral to the social and economic fabric of medieval society. Over time, the title of seigneur became less common as the feudal system waned, but it still evokes the imagery of the aristocratic class and the structure of society during that era.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,537, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.