feudalism

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/

Noun

feudalism

1. 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.

Related terms

• feudal
• feudalistic

Translations

• French: féodalisme
• German: Feudalismus
• Portuguese: feudalismo
• Russian: феодали́зм
• Spanish: feudalismo

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