noun
the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
• Syn: ↑feudal system
• Derivationally related forms: ↑feudal, ↑feudalistic, ↑feudalize
• Hypernyms: ↑social organization, ↑social organisation, ↑social structure, ↑social system, ↑structure
Useful english dictionary. 2012.