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Meaning of ministerialis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A non-noble (originally unfree) official or retainer under certain feudal systems, especially in the Holy Roman Empire, who had specific military duties to his lord.

historical

Examples

“Royal officials, recruited from ministeriales, were posted to oversee crown lands, castles, and the growing number of imperial towns that the Staufers also actively promoted.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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