Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feudal-lord

noun

/ˈfjuːdəl lɔːrd/

Definition

A feudal lord is a person who held land and had power over a specific territory during the feudal system, often providing protection and governance to vassals in exchange for service and loyalty.

Examples

The feudal lord offered his vassals protection in exchange for their loyalty.
During the feudal era, a feudal lord had the right to collect taxes from the peasants living on his land.
Many stories from that period depict the struggles between a feudal lord and his subjects.

Meaning

The term refers to a noble or aristocrat who owned land and exercised considerable influence, authority, and responsibility within their domains, typically in a historical context from the Middle Ages.