feudalism
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A social and economic system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for a lord in exchange for land and protection.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Under _____, peasants owed labor and loyalty to the noble who owned their land."
Answer: feudalism
In your own words, what does "feudalism" mean?
A social and economic system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for a lord in exchange for land and protection.
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