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feudal lords

Noun

Definitions

1. feudal lords
2. barons
3. Vassal state

This noun refers to feudal lords or powerful regional nobles, particularly in historical contexts such as feudal Japan or medieval Europe. It is used mainly in historical writing and literature to describe rulers who held authority under a higher sovereign.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He explained that "tax systems among the feudal lords varied greatly by region."

Sentence 2

At the café by the station, someone asked me, "What actually determined the ranking among feudal lords?"

Sentence 3

I'm telling you — stop bringing feudal lords' factional feuds into the workplace!

Sentence 4

I wonder — if the feudal lords had actually listened to the people, would there have been fewer rebellions?

Sentence 5

At dinner, my father said, "A feudal lord's job was to protect his domain."