Feudalism
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːdəˌlɪzəm/
Feudalism (noun)
- A system in medieval Europe where lords owned land and protected people, and in return received work or money.
- A way of organizing society where power depends on promises between leaders, often involving land, protection, and duties.
Examples
- Feudalism shaped how land was owned and worked in medieval times.
- Under feudalism, lords controlled land and peasants worked it.