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Synonyms of vassal

11 similar words

Another word for vassal is feudatory. Other synonyms of vassal are dependant.

Synonyms and similar words for vassal

nounThe grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange...

feudatoryA feudal vassal.
feudal tenant

nounAny direct subordinate bound by such vows to a superior.

subject
dependantUK and Commonwealth standard spelling of dependent.
bondsman
villeinA feudal tenant, a serf.
serf
helot
thrall
servant
slave

Meaning of vassal

noun The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.
noun Any direct subordinate bound by such vows to a superior.
noun Any subordinate bound by similar close ties.

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Questions about synonyms of vassal

What is another word for vassal?: Vassal has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as feudatory and dependant.
What does vassal mean?: Vassal means the grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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