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Definition vassal in American English

vassal noun

[countable] noun
/ˈvæs(ə)l/
1

someone in Europe during the Middle Ages who was loyal to a king who gave them a home and protection

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2

a person or country that depends completely on, and is controlled by, another person or country

Example

Our nation risked becoming a total economic vassal of the mother country.

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Definition vassal in American English