Spanish word

feudalismo

Pronunciation

IPA/feu̯ðaˈlismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfeudalism

Example

En clase hablamos sobre el feudalismo y sus consecuencias.

In class we talked about feudalism and its consequences.

Illustration for feudalismo (feudalism)

More examples

Vi un documental sobre el feudalismo en la televisión.

I saw a documentary about feudalism on television.

Core concept

Network of lords and vassals bound by land tenure and mutual obligations.

Common phrases

  • hablar sobre el feudalismo

    talk about feudalism

  • leer sobre el feudalismo

    read about feudalism

  • documental sobre el feudalismo

    documentary about feudalism

Similar words

feudalidad: Feudal social and legal system viewed as a unified whole.
vasallaje: Formal relationship of service and protection linking a lord and his vassal.
feudo: Parcel of land granted by a lord as a source of income or authority for a vassal.
señorío: Lord's jurisdiction and rights over a territory and its inhabitants.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de normas y relaciones medievales basadas en la entrega de tierras (feudos) y en obligaciones recíprocas entre señores y vasallos.

Word origin

Derived from Latin feudum 'fief' through feudalis, with -ismo creating the noun for the social order.

Usage tips

  • Historical accounts normally use the definite article el feudalismo, and modern critiques often add a qualifier (for example feudalismo económico) to mark a figurative use.

Opposites

Related words

  • feudalistafeudaladjective

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