feudal
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Relating to a historical system in which people worked and fought for a lord in exchange for land and protection.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Under the _____ system, peasants owed labour and loyalty to their local lord."
Answer: feudal
In your own words, what does "feudal" mean?
Relating to a historical system in which people worked and fought for a lord in exchange for land and protection.
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