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feudal

adjectivemasculine/feminine/fɨw.ˈðaɫ/medium

feu·dal

Definition

Relating to feudalism, a political, economic, and social system dominant in medieval Europe, based on land tenure and vassal relations.
Feudal society was hierarchical and agrarian.\nThe castle was the centre of feudal power in the region.
Common collocations
feudal systemfeudal lordfeudal erafeudal relations

Etymology

Do latim medieval 'feodalis', de 'feodum' (feudo).

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