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Serfdom
Serfdom (pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrfdəm/) is a socio-economic system in which peasants are bound to a landlord's land and are subject to the landlord's control. This system was prevalent in medieval Europe and parts of Asia.
Etymology
The term 'serfdom' is derived from the Middle English word 'serf', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'servus', meaning 'slave'.
Related Terms
- Feudalism: A socio-political system that was prevalent in medieval Europe, in which land was granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for military service.
- Manorialism: An economic system in the Middle Ages that was based on the manor, or the lord's estate.
- Peonage: A type of involuntary servitude where a person's labor is demanded as a means of repayment for a debt.
- Indentured Servitude: A system in which a person is bound by a contract to work for a specific period of time for another person.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Serfdom
- Wikipedia's article - Serfdom
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