feudal
Translation
feudal
Examples
Japan had a feudal system for centuries.
Japan had a feudal system for centuries.
The lord had feudal rights over the land.
The lord had feudal rights over the land.
Grammar Patterns
feudal ((noun)) relating to the social system of medieval Europe Japan had a feudal system for centuries.
Similar Words
Synonyms: archaic, medieval, old-fashioned
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'feudum' (fief, fee), of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'feud' + '-al'. Feudal systems often involved feuds between lords.