What is another word for Serfism?
Pronunciation: [sˈɜːfɪzəm] (IPA) 
Serfism refers to the socio-economic system prevalent in medieval feudal societies where serfs, or peasants, were bound to the land they worked on and were subjected to the authority of their lords. Synonyms for serfism can include feudalism, manorialism, serfdom, or the feudal system. Feudalism highlights the hierarchical structure of power, with lords receiving loyalty and military service from serfs in exchange for protection. Manorialism emphasizes the domination of the manor by the lord, who controlled the economic and legal aspects of serfs' lives. Serfdom emphasizes the plight of serfs as unfree laborers, while the feudal system provides an overarching term for the socio-economic and political order of medieval Europe.
