vassal lords

language: ko

definitions

  1. Subordinate nobles in a feudal system who hold land from a superior lord in exchange for loyalty and military service.
    ko: 봉건적 가신
  2. Subordinate entities or individuals who are under the control or influence of a more powerful organization or person.
    ko: 종속적인 개체

examples

  1. The king demanded that his vassal lords provide troops for the upcoming war.

    왕은 봉건적 가신들에게 다가올 전쟁을 위해 군대를 제공할 것을 요구했다.

  2. In the modern corporate world, smaller companies often act as vassal lords to massive conglomerates.

    현대 기업 세계에서 중소기업은 종종 거대 기업의 종속적인 개체처럼 행동한다.