vassal

language: pt

definitions

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

examples

  1. The king ruled over many vassals.

    O rei governava muitos vassalos.

  2. A vassal state.

    Um estado vassalo.