Democracy: meaning, definitions and examples

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democracy

 

[ dษชหˆmษ’krษ™si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

form of government

Democracy is a system of government in which the citizens exercise power by voting. It is characterized by free and fair elections, the rule of law, protection of human rights, and a separation of powers.

Synonyms

rule by the people, self-government

Examples of usage

  • Switzerland is known for its direct democracy, where citizens can propose new laws and even amend the constitution through referendums.
  • In a democracy, the government is accountable to the people, and leaders are chosen through regular elections.

Translations

Translations of the word "democracy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น democracia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เค•เคคเค‚เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Demokratie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ demokrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะผะพะบั€ะฐั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ demokracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ‘ไธปไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉmocratie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ democracia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demokrasi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏผ์ฃผ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠู…ู‚ุฑุงุทูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demokracie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ demokracia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐ‘ไธป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ demokracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝรฐrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะผะพะบั€ะฐั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demokratiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ democracia

Etymology

The word 'democracy' comes from the Greek words 'demos,' meaning 'the people,' and 'kratos,' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' The concept of democracy has roots in ancient Greece, particularly in Athens, where an early form of direct democracy was practiced. Over time, the idea of democracy has evolved and been implemented in various forms around the world.

See also: democrat, democratic, democratization.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,953, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.