Feudal System (Noun)
Meaning
The social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The feudal system dominated the social and economic landscape of medieval Europe, shaping the relationships between lords and vassals.
- During the Middle Ages, the feudal system was characterized by the exchange of military service for protection and land.
- The feudal system led to the formation of a hierarchical society, with kings and nobles holding the most power and peasants and serfs holding the least.
- Although it was an effective way to maintain order in medieval Europe, the feudal system also perpetuated inequality and limited social mobility.
- The decline of the feudal system began in Europe during the 14th century, as trade and commerce became more prominent in the economy.