feudal system

language: de

definitions

  1. A medieval European socio-political structure based on the holding of land in exchange for service or labour, characterized by a hierarchy of lords, vassals, and serfs.
    de: Feudalsystem
  2. A rigid, hierarchical social or economic structure characterized by strict class divisions, concentrated power at the top, and limited mobility, often used metaphorically to describe outdated or oppressive organizations.
    de: starres Hierarchiesystem

examples

  1. He granted territories to his loyal generals and advisors, creating a feudal system that would govern the realm for centuries.

    Er übertrug Gebiete an seine treuen Generäle und Berater und schuf ein feudales System, das das Reich Jahrhunderte lang regierte.

  2. The company's management style resembles a feudal system, where decisions flow only from the top down and lower employees have no voice.

    Der Führungsstil des Unternehmens ähnelt einem Feudalsystem, bei dem Entscheidungen nur von oben nach unten fließen und niedrigere Mitarbeiter kein Mitspracherecht haben.