generalitat
“generalitat” means “regional government” in Spanish (referring to the autonomous systems of Catalonia or Valencia).
regional government
Also: Generalitat
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La Generalitat anunció nuevas medidas para el transporte público.
B2The regional government announced new measures for public transport.
El edificio de la Generalitat se encuentra en la plaza de San Jaime.
B2The Generalitat building is located in Sant Jaume Square.
Miles de personas trabajan para la Generalitat.
C1Thousands of people work for the regional government.
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Where would you most likely hear the word 'Generalitat'?
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From the Catalan 'Generalitat', referring to the medieval 'Diputació del General', which was the body representing the 'generality' (the whole population) of the estates.
First recorded: 14th Century (in its medieval form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a Spanish or Catalan word?
It is originally Catalan, but it is used in Spanish as the official name for these specific institutions.
Does it mean 'generality'?
While it shares the same root, in modern usage 'generalitat' refers to the government. For the concept of 'generality', Spanish uses 'generalidad'.
Can I use it to refer to any regional government in Spain?
No. Only the governments of Catalonia and Valencia are called 'La Generalitat'. Other regions have different names, like 'Junta'.