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feudal

[ˈfju.ɾɫ̩]

Meanings
adjective
Of, or relating to feudalism.

Examples :

"The medieval castle, with its feudal system of labor obligations, demonstrated a society very different from our own. "
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labor noun

/ˈleɪ.bɚ/

Effort expended on a particular task; toil, work.

"The construction crew put in a lot of labor to finish the building on time. "

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feudalism noun

/ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/

A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.

"In medieval Europe, feudalism was a system where a king owned the land, and nobles swore loyalty to him in exchange for a portion of it. "

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medieval noun

/mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/

Someone living in the Middle Ages.

"The medieval historian spoke about the challenges faced by peasants in the Middle Ages. "

Illustration castle

castle noun

/kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/

A large building that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king.

"The old castle on the hill was a popular spot for school field trips. "

Illustration demonstrated

demonstrated verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪd/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration obligations

obligations noun

/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/ /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"As a parent, she has many obligations to care for her children, including providing food, shelter, and education. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration very

very adjective

/ˈvɛɹi/

True, real, actual.

"He tried his very best."

Illustration system

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

Illustration society

society noun

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

"This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure."

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."