Ministerialis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ministerialis is a noun meaning (historical) 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.
Meaning
(historical) 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.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- ministeriales
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ministerial, minister, ministress, ministre, ministrant, marshal.
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