La sociedad
Example: La sociedad medieval tenía estructuras muy rígidas y jerárquicas.
Definition
"La sociedad" refers to a structured community of individuals who share common cultural, economic, and social institutions. In history, it often describes the organization and relationships among people within a certain period or civilization, such as medieval society with its rigid and hierarchical structures.
Etymology
The term "la sociedad" originates from the Latin word 'societas,' meaning companionship or alliance. It evolved through Old French into Spanish, retaining the sense of a group bound by mutual interests or social contracts. Did you know? The root 'soci-' relates to being companions or partners, highlighting the idea of people living together in organized groups.
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"La sociedad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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