L'expansió
Example: L'expansió de l'imperi va canviar la història europea.
Definition
"L'expansió" refers to the process of increasing in size, influence, or territory, especially in the context of an empire or organization. It describes the act or result of spreading outwards or growing beyond original boundaries.
Etymology
The word "l'expansió" comes from the Latin term 'expansio,' meaning 'a spreading out.' It entered Catalan through Old French, carrying the same sense of growth or extension. Did you know? The root 'expandere' literally means 'to spread out,' combining 'ex-' (out) and 'pandere' (to spread).
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