La dictadura
Example: La dictadura terminó después de muchos años de opresión.
Definition
"La dictadura" refers to a form of government where absolute power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or a small group, often ruling without democratic consent. It typically involves authoritarian control, limited political freedoms, and suppression of opposition.
Etymology
The term "la dictadura" comes from the Latin word 'dictatura,' which originally referred to a temporary magistracy in ancient Rome granted extraordinary powers. Over time, it evolved to describe absolute and often oppressive rule. Did you know that the Latin root 'dictare' means 'to dictate or declare repeatedly'?
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"La dictadura" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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