El absolutismo
Example: El absolutismo marcó una época de poder centralizado en Europa.
Definition
"El absolutismo" refers to a political system in which a single ruler holds all the power, without legal or constitutional limitations, often characterized by centralized authority and absolute control over the government and its subjects. It marked an era of concentrated power in European history.
Etymology
The term "el absolutismo" comes from the Spanish word 'absoluto,' meaning absolute or complete, combined with the suffix '-ismo,' denoting a system or doctrine. It reflects the idea of absolute power held by monarchs, especially during the early modern period in Europe. Did you know? The concept emerged as rulers sought to consolidate authority against feudal and parliamentary constraints.
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"El absolutismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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