La pilarización
Example: La pilarización dividió la sociedad en grupos políticos y religiosos.
Definition
"La pilarización" refers to the social and political phenomenon in which society is divided into distinct groups or 'pillars' based on political, religious, or ideological affiliations, each maintaining its own institutions and influence, often leading to segmented social coexistence.
Etymology
The term "la pilarización" originates from the Spanish word 'pilar,' meaning 'pillar,' used metaphorically to describe the segmented structure of society. It reflects how social groups act as separate pillars supporting different parts of the political and religious landscape, especially noted in Dutch and Belgian history before being applied to Spanish contexts.
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"La pilarización" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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