Betekenis (Engels)
- (uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
- (countable) A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction.
- (countable) A state with a democratic system of government.
- (uncountable) Belief in political freedom and equality; the "spirit of democracy".
Sinonieme
commonwealth
democratic nation
republican government
popular sovereignty
civil government
democratic system
citizentry egalitarianism
republic commonwealth
Vertalings
Frekwensie
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/
Etimologie (Engels)
From Middle French democratie (French démocratie), from Medieval Latin dēmocratia, from Ancient Greek δημοκρᾰτῐ́ᾱ (dēmokrătĭ́ā). By surface analysis, demo- (“people”) + -cracy (“rule”).
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