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Webster 1913 Edition

Feudalism

Feu′dal-ism

(fū′dal-ĭz’m)
,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
féodalisme
.]
The feudal system; a system by which the holding of estates in land is made dependent upon an obligation to render military service to the king or feudal superior; feudal principles and usages.

Webster 1828 Edition

Feudalism

FEU'DALISM

,
Noun.
The feudal system; the principles and constitution of feuds, or lands held by military services.

Definition 2024

feudalism

feudalism

English

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

Borrowing from Italian feudalismo, French féodalisme.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fe.u.da.ˈlism/

Noun

feudalism n ‎(uncountable)

  1. feudalism

Etymology

From feudal +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/

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