Simple Definition of feudalism

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feudalism

noun

: a social system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return

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“Feudalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/feudalism. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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