Definitions

1. noun

A person who holds a feudal position or privileges, especially a lord or vassal in a feudal system.

“The medieval historian studied the lives of 12th-century feudalist nobles.”

2. noun

A person who is a member of a class or group that holds power or wealth by virtue of their social position, especially one who is seen as out of touch with the concerns of ordinary people.

“The politician was accused of being a modern-day feudalist by his critics, who felt he was more interested in maintaining the status quo than in addressing the needs of his constituents.”