Villein
EN→ZH
What Does Villein Mean?
- 农奴
- 佃农
- 小农
Villein Pronunciation
/ˈvɪlɪn/
Villein Definition
noun
Definition
A feudal tenant farmer, specifically one who is bound to the land and subject to the will of the landowner, typically in medieval England.
In ZH
封建时代的农民租户，特别是那些被束缚在土地上并受土地所有者意志支配的人，通常指中世纪英格兰的农民。
How to Use Villein in a Sentence
- The villein worked hard on the lord's estate.
- Many villeins were tied to the land they farmed.
- In medieval society, a villein had limited rights compared to a freeman.
- The status of a villein was often inherited.
- With the decline of feudalism, villeins gained more freedom.
Cultural Notes
The term 'villein' is often used in historical texts discussing the feudal system, highlighting the rigid class structures of the Middle Ages.