boyarism

/ˈboʊərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a system of social and economic privileges and power held by members of the boyar class in medieval Russia, particularly during the 14th to 16th centuries.

“The boyarism that dominated the medieval Russian society led to a significant gap between the nobility and the peasants.”

Synonyms

  • feudalism
  • nobility

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • egalitarianism