feudal system

language: es

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.
    es: sistema feudal
  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by strict class divisions, concentrated power at the top, and limited mobility, often used metaphorically to describe outdated or oppressive organizations.
    es: estructura jerárquica rígida

examples

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

    Concedió territorios a sus generales y consejeros leales, creando un sistema feudal que gobernaría el reino durante siglos.

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

    El estilo de gestión de la empresa se asemeja a un sistema feudal, donde las decisiones fluyen solo de arriba hacia abajo y los empleados de menor rango no tienen voz.