Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feudalismo

Noun

feu·dal·ism

Definition

Feudalism is a social and economic system that was prevalent in Europe during the Middle Ages, characterized by the relationship between lords and vassals.

Examples

During the feudalism era, lords controlled vast lands and offered them to knights for military service.
The decline of feudalism marked the beginning of more modern economic systems.
Many historians study feudalism to understand the socio-political structures of medieval Europe.

Meaning

The term refers to a hierarchical structure of power in which a lord provides land or protection to a vassal, who in return offers loyalty and service.