El discurso de poder
Example: El discurso de poder moldeó la historia política de la nación.
Definition
"El discurso de poder" refers to the set of ideas, language, and communication strategies used by those in authority to maintain and justify their control over society. It shapes political ideologies, influences public opinion, and reinforces the dominance of ruling groups.
Etymology
The phrase "el discurso de poder" combines the Spanish words "discurso," meaning speech or discourse, and "poder," meaning power. Historically, this concept emerged in social sciences and political theory to describe how language serves as a tool for exercising and legitimizing authority.
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"El discurso de poder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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