feudalism
Example Sentences
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Let’s start with their explanation: The abstract ideas of liberty were excellent, they argued, but contradicted by “racial feudalism.”
From Salon
Trump appears happy with technological feudalism, vowing revenge against those who stand against him.
From Salon
So feudalism, check; environmental exploitation, check; colonialism, racism and the power of religion, check, check and check.
From Los Angeles Times
He has repeatedly claimed democracy has declined under Mr Widodo and pledged to be "consistent in keeping the country away from the practices of feudalism and nepotism".
From BBC
Individual rights would have to make room for states' rights; optimism for pessimism; a republic of consumers for an apartheid state; capitalism for feudalism.
From Salon
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