noun
- Plural of feudalist; people who support, practice, or advocate feudalism as a political or economic system.
Usage: Usually used in historical or political contexts; Often used critically or analytically when discussing medieval systems or their modern analogues
Examples
- Medieval feudalists organized society around the exchange of land for military service.
- Historians debate whether feudalists truly believed in the divine right of kings.
- The feudalists maintained strict hierarchies between nobles and peasants.
- Some critics argue that modern corporate structures resemble those of feudalists.
- Feudalists relied on the loyalty of their vassals to maintain power.