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Lusophone
A person or community that speaks Portuguese as their primary language. Lusophone countries include Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and Portugal, among others.
CPLP
Stands for the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, an international organization consisting of countries where Portuguese is spoken.
Lusotropicalism
A theory by Gilberto Freyre that emphasizes racial harmony in Portuguese colonies, particularly Brazil, through miscegenation.
Postcolonial
The period or perspectives that emerge after a country gains independence, addressing the impacts of colonization on culture, society, and politics.
Hybridization
The blending of different cultural influences and identities, especially evident in former Portuguese colonies like Brazil and Angola.
Álcacer-Quibir (1578)
A significant battle in Morocco where King Sebastião of Portugal died, leading to a crisis in Portugal's monarchy and a dynastic crisis.
Manueline
A style of Portuguese architecture influenced by the Age of Exploration, characterized by ornate and elaborate decoration, seen in structures like the Jerónimos Monastery.
Brazil Independence (1822)
The declaration of Brazil's independence from Portugal, leading to the establishment of the Brazilian Empire under Dom Pedro I.
Napoleonic Invasion (1807)
The invasion of Portugal by Napoleon's forces, forcing the royal family to flee to Brazil, where they established the seat of the Portuguese Empire.
Fátima
A town in Portugal known for the 1917 apparition of the Virgin Mary, a key event in Portuguese religious history.
Empire
A political structure where one nation controls other regions or territories, typically through colonization or conquest. Portugal established a global empire during the Age of Exploration.
Diaspora
The dispersion of a people from their homeland to other regions, seen in the Portuguese diaspora, especially in Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique.
Miscegenation
The mixing of different racial or ethnic groups through marriage or reproduction, often associated with the colonial period in Portuguese territories.
Thalassocracy
A maritime empire or dominance over the sea, which characterized Portugal's power during the Age of Exploration and its global trade networks.
Feitoria
A Portuguese trading post or factory established in colonies, particularly in Africa and Asia, to facilitate trade and control resources.
Padrão
A stone pillar used by the Portuguese to mark territorial claims during the Age of Exploration.
Baroque
A European artistic style marked by ornate detail, drama, and grandeur, visible in Portuguese architecture and art, especially in religious buildings.
Estado Novo
The authoritarian regime led by António Salazar in Portugal from 1933 to 1974, characterized by nationalism, censorship, and a corporatist state.
Censorship
The suppression of speech, communication, or information deemed objectionable, widely practiced under the Estado Novo regime.
Discoveries Monument
A monument in Lisbon commemorating Portugal's Age of Exploration, featuring figures like Vasco da Gama and Henry the Navigator.
Jerónimos Monastery
A UNESCO World Heritage site in Lisbon, representing Manueline architecture, and closely associated with Vasco da Gama's voyages.
Pombaline Grid
A city planning design implemented in Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake, characterized by a grid structure aimed at improving the city's infrastructure and safety.
Maritime Expansion (Early Modern Period)
The period during the 15th and 16th centuries when Portugal expanded its empire through maritime exploration, establishing colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Brazil and Portugal Cultural Links
The deep historical, cultural, and artistic connections between Brazil and Portugal, including language, religion, and architecture, which remain influential today.
Hybridity
The cultural blending that occurred in the Portuguese colonies, especially in Brazil, through interactions between European, African, and indigenous cultures.
