El absolutismo
Example: El absolutismo limitó la participación del pueblo en el gobierno.
Definition
"El absolutismo" refers to a political philosophy where unlimited power is concentrated in a single ruler or authority, often a monarch, who governs without checks or balances from other institutions or the public, limiting popular participation in government decisions.
Etymology
The term "el absolutismo" derives from the Latin word 'absolutus,' meaning 'unrestricted' or 'unconditional.' It was adapted into Spanish to describe the concept of absolute rule, especially prominent in European history during the 17th and 18th centuries. Did you know? The word reflects the idea of power being 'absolute' and not subject to limitations.
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"El absolutismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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