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Galician, known as 'galego' in its own tongue, is a Romance language that evolved from the Latin brought to the Iberian Peninsula by the Romans in the early centuries of the first millennium. It shares a historical and linguistic root with Portuguese, from which it began to diverge in the 14th century after the political separation of Portugal and Galicia. Today, Galician is spoken in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain, with an estimated number of over 2 million speakers.
In the Middle Ages, Galician-Portuguese was a prestigious language of culture, often associated with lyric poetry, particularly the medieval genre known as 'trovadorismo' or troubadour poetry. It was during this era that the language enjoyed its literary golden age. The separation from Portuguese became more pronounced in the 16th century when the Spanish monarchy imposed Castilian Spanish as the official language of administration and culture. This led to a period of decline for Galician, both in status and literary production.
The 19th century witnessed a cultural and literary revival known as 'Rexurdimento', which means resurgence or renaissance in Galician. This period saw a renewal of interest in the Galician language and identity. However, progress was stunted during the Franco dictatorship, which suppressed non-Castilian Spanish languages. After Francisco Franco's death and the transition to democracy, Galician was officially recognized in Spain's 1978 Constitution and has since enjoyed a resurgence in public life, education, and media. Despite historical challenges, Galician has proven to be resilient and remains an essential part of Galicia's cultural heritage.
Galician has several dialects and possesses unique features such as the 'fala de xá', an inflection used to indicate disbelief or irony. It also contains a rich array of words that reflect the region's maritime history and rural traditions. Its beauty can be heard in the music of Galicia, where traditional and contemporary artists often sing in their ancestral language. Galician stands today as a testament to the historical, linguistic, and cultural mosaic of the Iberian Peninsula.
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