History

Definition of ascension

The notion of ascension, which has its etymological origin in the Latin word ascensio, refers to the act and result of ascending. This verb (ascend), meanwhile, refers to going up, in such a way that the movement allows one to reach a higher place. For example: “I knew that the ascension would be hard, but I never imagined that […]

Definition of falangism

Falangism is a movement that emerged from the Spanish Falange. This political party, which was founded by José Antonio Primo de Rivera in 1933, followed the ideological guidelines of Italian fascism and served as the support of the dictatorship imposed by Francisco Franco. After the successful implementation of fascism in Italy from the beginning of the 1930s, the party was […]

Definition of threshing floor

Trillo is a concept with origins in the Latin word tribulum. The term refers to the device used for threshing. It should be noted that, according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the action of threshing consists of crushing the grain that is on the threshing floor and separating the grains […]

Definition of stoa

The term stoa is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). Its use, however, is common in the field of architecture and nautical. Columns and repair A stoa, or stoa, is a rectangular space that is made up of pillars or columns and has a roof. In some […]

Definition of tlatoani

The term tlatoani was used by peoples who spoke the Nahuatl language to refer to their governors. The concept, therefore, was used in Mesoamerica. Chosen by the nobility A tlatoani was a man chosen to administer an āltepētl (a city). This election was in the hands of the pīpiltin (the members of the nobility).

Definition of Luddism

Luddism is a movement that emerged in England in the 19th century as a protest against the introduction of machinery into the workplace. It was a movement driven by craftsmen against the destruction of their jobs. Brief history From the Industrial Revolution onwards, machines began to be used […]

Definition of secession

The Latin word secessio, which refers to a “separation,” came to Spanish as secession. This is the name given to the process that leads a people to split from a nation, proclaiming the autonomy of its territory. Secession implies leaving a political entity or union. Those seeking secession generally refer to differences in the political system […]

Definition of secularization

Secularization is the act and result of secularizing: making the ecclesiastical become secular. The term has several uses depending on the context. Before moving forward, it is important to clarify some ideas. The ecclesiastical is that which is linked to the clergy or the Church. The secular or lay, meanwhile, refers to those who are not […]

Definition of Manichaeism

Manichaeism is a religion established by Manes (also known as Mani) in Persia. This religious leader, who presented himself as a prophet sent by God, promoted Manichaeism in the 3rd century, postulating that evil and good were opposing principles that were constantly in conflict. Syncretic religion It is a religion that is […]

Definition of young man

The etymology of the word mancebo goes back to the vulgar Latin mancĭpus, which can be translated as “slave”. The term has several uses depending on the context. The first meaning mentioned by the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to someone young. The concept is also used to refer to lower-ranking workers, apprentices or […]