feudalism

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From this combination a meritocracy emerged, supplanting aristocracies in lands where feudalism had been weakened by progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He denounced what he called "feudalism" that has taken root in the Central European country of nearly 10 million people.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Given these powerful cultural influences, notions of feudalism in the U.S.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2024

“We talked a lot about feudalism and Andy being like a king,” DiGerlando says.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2023

In it, I attempted to trace the evolution of economic man from the earliest times up to the present, sketching out the path from ancient communal societies to feudalism to capitalism and socialism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela