feudalism

English

Etymology

From feudal + -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/
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Noun

feudalism (countable and uncountable, plural feudalisms)

  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.

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian feudalismo, French féodalisme.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fe.u.da.ˈlism/

Noun

feudalism n (uncountable)

  1. feudalism
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