History

Definition of Europe

The continent that borders Asia to the east is called Europe; with the Atlantic Ocean to the west; with the Arctic Ocean to the north; and with the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It is part of the Eurasian supercontinent and is located in the northern hemisphere of planet Earth. With an area of ​​just over […]

Definition of Africa

Africa is the name of the continent located between the Indian and Atlantic oceans. With an area of ​​just over 30,000,000 square kilometers, it is located behind Asia and America in terms of territorial extension. In Africa, currently, 54 countries (that is, States with sovereignty) are recognized. Furthermore, there are territories that […]

Definition of boomer

The concept of boomer, coming from the English language, is used in the field of demography (the study of a human group based on statistics, focusing on its historical development or at a specific moment). The notion is framed in the so-called generational theory postulated by Neil Howe and William Strauss. A […]

Definition of warden

The closest etymological antecedent of the term alcaide is found in the Hispanic Arabic alqáyid. This word, in turn, derives from the classical Arabic qā»id, which refers to someone who leads a troop. The concept of warden varies according to the context. In the past, especially until the last stretch of the Middle Ages, […]

Definition of gypsy

An individual who is part of a community originating from Indian territory is called a gypsy. The notion comes from Egyptian, since it was estimated that these people came from Egypt. Gypsies maintain traditions, customs and even physical characteristics that are their own. From their native land, the people spread to different nations […]

Definition of ambulatory

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), in its dictionary, points out that the etymology of the term ambulatory is not clear. The concept is used in the field of architecture, especially in relation to Gothic and Romanesque styles. The nave that, in a temple, is located around the altar is called an ambulatory […]

Definition of club

Garrote is a concept that comes from the French word garrot. The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes more than a dozen meanings. The first meaning refers to a very thick hard stick that can be used as a cane. Beyond this specific definition, it is common for a club to be used […]

Definition of schooner

The French word goélette came to our language as schooner. The term refers to a type of vessel. A schooner is a ship that, due to its characteristics, is classified as fine. This means that it manages to cut the water easily thanks to its shape. Schooners usually have two or […]

Definition of Francoism

The dictatorial regime imposed by General Francisco Franco on Spanish territory is known as Francoism. The concept is also used to refer to the period of history that this dictatorship covers. Therefore, it can be said that Francoism extended between 1939 and 1975. Its beginnings are linked to the outcome of the […]

Definition of eureka

The term eureka comes from the Greek heúrēka, which can be translated as "I have found." This word is a conjugation of heurískein (the verb "to find"). In our language, eureka is an interjection that is used when finding something that one longed to discover, reveal or achieve. It should be noted that interjections are words that do not vary and that […]