Etymology

horizontalism

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Today it means: A political or social theory or system that advocates the equitable distribution of power in a society. Full definition →

Spanish horizontalidad
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  1. Spanish · calque ofhorizontalidad
  2. English todayhorizontalism

From horizontal + -ism. The sense “equitable distribution of power” is a calque of Spanish horizontalidad, originating from the 2001 protests in Argentina.

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