seigneurialism
/sɛɡnɔːrɪˈɑːlɪzəm/ · seigneur·i·al·ism
noun
- A system of land ownership and governance based on feudalism, where lords hold power and peasants work the land. The historian studied the seigneurialism of medieval Europe, highlighting its impact on social hierarchy.
- A style of architecture or design inspired by medieval castles and manors, often featuring grand halls and ornate details. The seigneurialism of the chateau's design reflected the owner's desire for opulence and prestige.
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Did you know? Seigneurialism is often associated with the grandeur and excess of medieval European society, but it also reflects the complex relationships between lords and peasants that shaped the social and economic landscape of the time.