caciquismo

despotism

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el caciquismo(

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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).

masculine noun

1. (authoritarianism)

a. despotism

El periodo de caciquismo en España fue de sumisión absoluta.There was absolute subjugation during the period of despotism in Spain.

b. tyranny

Los habitantes de la isla se rebelaron contra el caciquismo existente.The inhabitants of the island rebelled against the existing tyranny.

2. (politics)

a. dominance by the local political boss

El actual caciquismo recuerda a una época oscura del pasado.The current dominance by the local political boss recalls a dark period of the past.

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