La pilarización
Example: La pilarización en la historia de España reflejó profundas divisiones sociales.
Definition
"La pilarización" refers to the social and political phenomenon in Spanish history where society was divided into distinct segments or 'pillars,' each with its own institutions, media, and organizations, often aligned with specific ideologies or groups, reflecting deep social divisions.
Etymology
The term "la pilarización" comes from the Spanish word 'pilar,' meaning 'pillar,' metaphorically representing the segmented structures or 'pillars' of society. It originated in the context of Spanish history to describe the division of society into separate groups, much like pillars supporting different parts of a structure.
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"La pilarización" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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