History Chapter 1 - The Rise of Nationalism in Europe - Some Important Key Words

 Some Important Key Words

Absolutist - Fundamentally, a form of government or ruling system characterized by unchecked exercise of authority. In historical context, this phrase denotes a centralized, militarized, and suppressive type of monarchical governance.

Utopian - An idealized concept of a society that is often so perfect that its realization is improbable.

Plebiscite - A direct ballot, where all individuals in a specific region are invited to vote for or against a proposal.

Suffrage - The right to vote.

Conservatism -  A political ideology that emphasized the significance of tradition, established institutions, and customs, and favored gradual progress over rapid change.

Feminist - Recognition of women's rights and concerns rooted in the belief in the equality of genders in social, economic, and political aspects.

Ethnic - Refers to a shared racial, tribal, or cultural heritage that a community identifies with or lays claim to.

Allegory - When an abstract concept (like greed, envy, freedom, liberty) is represented through a person or object. An allegorical tale carries dual meanings: one concrete and one symbolic.

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