El absolutismo
Example: El absolutismo marcó una época de poder centralizado en Europa.
Definition
"El absolutismo" refers to a political system in which a single ruler holds absolute power, typically a monarch, without legal or institutional checks. This term describes an era characterized by centralized authority and unchallenged sovereignty, as seen in European history.
Etymology
The term "el absolutismo" comes from the Latin word 'absolutus,' meaning 'unrestricted' or 'unconditional.' It was adopted into Spanish to describe a political doctrine where rulers had complete control. Did you know? The concept became widely known during the 17th and 18th centuries when monarchs like Louis XIV exemplified absolute rule.
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"El absolutismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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