feudalism
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From this combination a meritocracy emerged, supplanting aristocracies in lands where feudalism had been weakened by progress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
He denounced what he called "feudalism" that has taken root in the Central European country of nearly 10 million people.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
Given these powerful cultural influences, notions of feudalism in the U.S.
From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2024
“We talked a lot about feudalism and Andy being like a king,” DiGerlando says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Jefferson noted, somewhat gratuitously, that perhaps in New England vestiges of feudalism remained and thereby misled Adams.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing feudalism
Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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