Feudalism

Pronunciation: /ˈfjudlˌɪzəm/

Definitions of feudalism

noun a system of government based on land ownership and the exchange of work for protection and other services

Example Sentences

A1 Feudalism was a system of government in medieval Europe.

A2 The peasants worked the land for the lords in the feudalism system.

B1 Feudalism created a hierarchy of power with kings at the top.

B2 The decline of feudalism led to the rise of centralized monarchies.

C1 Feudalism was characterized by the exchange of land for loyalty and military service.

C2 The feudal system allowed for local governance and autonomy within individual fiefdoms.

Examples of feudalism in a Sentence

formal Feudalism was a social system that dominated medieval Europe.

informal Feudalism was like a pyramid scheme but with land instead of money.

slang Feudalism was basically the original 'pay to play' system.

figurative In a way, modern corporations can be seen as practicing a form of feudalism with their hierarchical structures.

Grammatical Forms of feudalism

• plural: feudalisms
• comparative: more feudal
• superlative: most feudal
• present tense: feudalism
• future tense: will feudalism
• perfect tense: has feudalism
• continuous tense: is feudalism
• singular: feudalism
• positive degree: feudalism
• infinitive: to feudalism
• gerund: feudalism
• participle: feudalism

Origin and Evolution of feudalism

First Known Use: 1597 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'feudalism' originated from the Latin word 'feudum' meaning 'fief' or 'fee' and was later adapted into Old French as 'feodalite'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'feudalism' was first used in the late 16th century to describe the social, political, and economic system of medieval Europe characterized by the granting of land in exchange for service and loyalty. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of systems with similar characteristics, beyond its original medieval context.