noun
- Plural of manorialism; systems or practices based on the manorial organization of land and feudal society.
Usage: historical; academic
Examples
- Medieval European manorialisms were characterized by the lord's control over peasant labor and land.
- Historians study various manorialisms to understand how feudal economies functioned across different regions.
- The decline of manorialisms marked a significant shift toward modern agricultural and economic systems.
- Different manorialisms in England and France showed distinct patterns of land tenure and obligation.