feudalistic

adjective

feu·​dal·​is·​tic
-tēk
: of or having the character of feudalism or feudalists
feudalistic institutions
especially : characterized by control by and for an entrenched minority
feudalistic and vested economic interests
a reactionary and feudalistic regime

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“Feudalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feudalistic. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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