La segregació per pilars
Example: La segregació per pilars va marcar una etapa important a l'antiga ciutat.
Definition
"La segregació per pilars" refers to the historical practice of dividing a city or territory into distinct sectors or districts based on structural or social pillars, often reflecting segregation by community, function, or class, which played a significant role in shaping urban development.
Etymology
The phrase "la segregació per pilars" comes from Catalan, where "segregació" means segregation, derived from the Latin 'segregatio,' indicating separation, and "pilars" means pillars, referring to structural supports. The term metaphorically suggests dividing areas by foundational elements, highlighting how physical or social pillars influenced separation in historical urban settings.
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