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Noun: feudalism  'fyood(u)`lizum
  1. The social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
    - feudal system

Derived forms: feudalisms

See also: feudal, feudalize

Type of: social organisation [Brit], social organization, social structure, social system, structure

Encyclopedia: Feudalism