vassal

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    A person who holds land from a superior in exchange for service and loyalty.
    de: Vasall
  2. adjective
    Subject to the authority of a superior; subservient.
    de: abhängig

examples

  1. The king ruled over many vassals.

    Der König herrschte über viele Vasallen.

  2. A vassal state.

    Ein Vasallenstaat.