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feudal

adjective

Simple meaning

Related to the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century.

Pronunciation

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fyooduhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈfjudəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: Of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

Used this way, feudal is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • feudalistic , rarer, so it draws attention

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feudal systemfeudal lordfeudal lawfeudal societyfeudal orderfeudal statefeudal periodfeudal nobility

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • feudal lordshipnounCompound term

    The position and authority of a feudal lord.

  • feudal systemnounCompound term

    The social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century.

  • feudal lordnounCompound term

    A man of rank in the ancient regime.

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Synonyms

Sense: of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

feudalisticRare

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