noun a member of the lowest feudal class, bound to the land and subject to the will of the landowner
In literature, a serf may be depicted as a character in historical fiction novels or plays.
A psychologist may use the term 'serf' in discussions about power dynamics and historical social structures.
Historians may study the role of serfs in medieval societies and analyze their impact on the economy and social structure.
Sociologists may use the concept of serfdom to examine systems of oppression and social hierarchy in different cultures.