1. of, relating to, or characteristic of feudalism or a feudal system
Usage: commonly used in historical and political contexts
2. resembling or suggestive of feudalism in structure, hierarchy, or social organization
Usage: often used metaphorically to describe contemporary systems or organizations

Examples

• The feudalistic system of medieval Europe was based on the relationship between lords and vassals.
• Some critics argue that certain corporate structures are feudalistic in nature.
• The feudalistic hierarchy placed the king at the top and peasants at the bottom.
• Historians study feudalistic societies to understand how power was distributed in the Middle Ages.
• The novel depicts a feudalistic world with strict class divisions and rigid social roles.
• Modern labor practices in some industries have been compared to feudalistic arrangements.