vassal

language: en

definitions

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

examples

  1. The king ruled over many vassals.

    The king ruled over many vassals.

  2. A vassal state.

    A vassal state.