La persecución
Example: La persecución de minorías marcó esa época histórica cruelmente.
Definition
"La persecución" refers to the act of systematically oppressing or harassing groups or individuals, often based on race, religion, or political beliefs. It is commonly used in historical contexts to describe sustained campaigns of discrimination or violence against minorities.
Etymology
The term "la persecución" originates from the Latin word 'persecutio,' meaning 'pursuit' or 'chase.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote the act of persistently following or harassing someone, especially in a hostile or oppressive manner. Did you know? The root also gave rise to the English word 'persecution,' showing a shared linguistic heritage.
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"La persecución" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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