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Feudal
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Simple meaning
What does Feudal mean?
related to the medieval land-and-service system
Dictionary definition
Related to the medieval system where land was held in exchange for service or loyalty.
Example sentences
Feudal in a sentence
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The castle belonged to a feudal lord.
medium
Feudal society had strict ranks.
hard
In a feudal system, people often owed service in return for land or protection.
Synonyms
Words like Feudal
medievalRelated to the Middle Ages.
lord-basedConnected with rule by lords in a feudal system.
Antonyms
Opposite words
modernRelated to the present or recent time.
democraticRelated to rule by the people.
Word family
Feudal word family
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Practice 1
What does feudal mean?
Feudal means related to the medieval land-and-service system.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to feudal?
Medieval is close in meaning to feudal in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of feudal?
Modern contrasts with feudal.
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