Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feudal system
Noun
/ˈfjuː.dəl ˈsɪs.təm/
Definition
A social and economic system that dominated Europe during the Middle Ages, characterized by the holding of land in exchange for service or labor.
Examples
- During the feudal system, lords had control over large estates and peasants worked the land.
- The feudal system created a rigid social structure.
- In medieval Europe, the feudal system was the backbone of economic and military organization.
Meaning
The feudal system is based on a hierarchy of lords, vassals, and serfs, where land is exchanged for loyalty and military service.
Synonyms
- Manorial system
- Feudalism
- Hierarchy
