Feudally (Adverb)
Meaning
In a feudal manner; "a feudally organized society".
Examples
- The lords controlled their peasants feudally, exercising power over almost every aspect of their lives.
- Sociologists study ancient Japan to understand how its social structure functioned feudally for centuries.
- This isolated valley is ruled feudally, with one wealthy family controlling the local government.
- Landowners are concerned about land reforms because they believe their control would no longer be exercised feudally.
- Experts explain how monarchs reigned feudally throughout much of human history in parts of Asia.