encomienda

Phonetic Respelling: [ en-koh-mee-en-duh, -kom-ee-; Spanish eng-kaw-myen-dah ]

Definition:

n. the system instituted in 1503 under which a Spanish soldier or colonist was granted a tract of land or a village together with its Indian inhabitants

Sentence:

Encomienda provided for Indian tribute in exchange for protection.

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Encomienda provided for Indian tribute in exchange for protection.

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Synonyms:

land grant system; grantingof land; allotment of land

Antonyms:

buying of food

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