feudalism
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/
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Noun
feudalism (countable and uncountable, plural feudalisms)
- A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.
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social system
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Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian feudalismo, French féodalisme.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /fe.u.da.ˈlism/
Noun
feudalism n (uncountable)
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