Feudal (en. Feudal)

/feu̯ˈðal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Political and social system characterized by the relationship between lords and vassals.

During the Middle Ages, the feudal system dominated much of Europe.

Durante la Edad Media, el sistema feudal dominó gran parte de Europa.

Referring to hierarchies in a feudal society.

Feudalism established a clear division of social classes.

El feudalismo establecía una clara división de clases sociales.

From Latin 'feudalis', referring to 'fief'.

feudal system

Social and economic structure based on dependency relationships between nobles and peasants.

sistema feudal

feudal society

Social organization that existed in the Middle Ages with a closely defined class system.

sociedad feudal

feudal ties

Loyalty and service bonds that existed between lords and vassals.

lazos feudales

fief

Territory that a lord granted to a vassal in exchange for services.

feudo

vassal

Person who submitted to a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land.

vasallo

senator

Member of the nobility with power in the feudal society.

senador

It is used to describe an outdated system of dominance or control.

That way of working is so feudal, it feels like we are in the Middle Ages.

Ese modo de trabajo es tan feudal, parece que estamos en la Edad Media.

Referring to people who have a closed and hierarchical mindset.

He has a very feudal approach to managing his team, without giving autonomy.

Tiene un enfoque muy feudal en la gestión de su equipo, sin dar autonomía.