De llarga durada
Example: Les polítiques de llarga durada expliquen canvis històrics profunds.
Definition
"De llarga durada" refers to historical approaches or events that focus on long-term processes and structures rather than short-term occurrences. It emphasizes deep, enduring changes over extended periods, helping to explain profound historical transformations.
Etymology
The phrase "de llarga durada" originates from Catalan, where "llarga" means long and "durada" means duration. Together, they describe something lasting a long time. Did you know? This concept became popular in historiography through the Annales School, which emphasized long-term historical trends.
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