CEFR B2

vassal

noun

Meaning

A person or country in a subordinate position, who owes allegiance and service to a ruler or state, often in exchange for protection or land.

Examples

The king demanded that all his vassals provide soldiers for the upcoming war.
Historically, many smaller kingdoms became vassals to larger empires.

Synonyms: subject, dependent, liegeman, retainer

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vassal (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvæsəl/

Definition

A person or country in a subordinate position, who owes allegiance and service to a ruler or state, often in exchange for protection or land.

Examples

The king demanded that all his vassals provide soldiers for the upcoming war.
Historically, many smaller kingdoms became vassals to larger empires.
He felt like a mere vassal, completely controlled by his wealthy employer.

How to Use vassal

vassal to (prepositional phrase): Indicates the person or entity to whom allegiance or subservience is owed. — "The Duke of Burgundy was a powerful vassal to the King of France."

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