El dominio
Example: El dominio romano en la península duró varios siglos.
Definition
"El dominio" refers to the control or authority exercised by a state, group, or individual over a specific territory or population. In history, it often describes the period during which one power governs a region, such as Roman rule over the peninsula lasting several centuries.
Etymology
The term "el dominio" comes from the Latin word "dominium," meaning ownership or control. It originally referred to the legal right to possess property, and over time, it expanded to denote political or territorial control. Did you know? The root word "domus" means house, highlighting the idea of control over a home or estate.
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"El dominio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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