feudary
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈfjuːdəri/
KK: /ˈfjʊdəri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a system of land ownership and duties that existed in medieval Europe, where land was held in exchange for service or labor.
Example
The feudary system influenced the social structure of the time.
Conversation
I was reading about some ancient societies, and they often had feudary systems.
Really? That sounds interesting, but what does it mean exactly?
It relates to how land was held and managed under feudal systems.
Got it! It's fascinating how these systems shaped their societies.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
feudal
manorial
vassal
Antonyms
modern
democratic
egalitarian
noun
Definition
A person who holds land from a lord in exchange for service, especially in a feudal system.
Example
The feodary was required to provide military service to the king in return for his land.
Conversation
Did you know that he is a feudary of the old castle?
Really? I had no idea that still existed!
Yeah, it means he has to provide service in exchange for land.
Root Explanation
Feudary is derived from the Old French word 'feudaire', which comes from 'feud' (meaning feud or fief) and the suffix '-ary' (meaning relating to or connected with). The term refers to something that is related to a feud or fief, particularly in the context of land tenure or feudal obligations.
Memory Tip
Think of 'feud' as a conflict over land or rights, and '-ary' as relating to that conflict — a feudary is something connected to feudal disputes.
Visually Confused Words
feodary
feuar
foujdary
february