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feudalism

feu·da·lism

UK/ˈfju.də.lɪ.zəm/ US/ˈfju.də.lɪ.zm̩/ uncommon

noun

1.

the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war

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Origin

From feudal + -ism.

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