Démocratie (en. Democracy)

/de.mɔ.kʁa.si/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Form of government in which citizens exercise power through voting.

Democracy is essential to guarantee human rights.

La démocratie est essentielle pour garantir les droits de l'homme.

Political representation system based on universal suffrage.

We live in a democracy where every voice counts.

Nous vivons dans une démocratie où chaque voix compte.

Social organization in which everyone is equal before the law.

Democracy promotes equality among citizens.

La démocratie favorise l'égalité entre les citoyens.

Comes from the Greek 'dēmokratía', meaning 'governance of the people', derived from 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (power).

representative democracy

System where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

démocratie représentative

crisis of democracy

Moment when democratic functioning is called into question.

crise de la démocratie

democratic values

Fundamental principles that support a democratic society, such as justice and equality.

valeurs démocratiques

democrat

Person who adheres to the principles of democracy.

démocrate

democratization

Process by which a country becomes a democracy.

démocratisation

plebiscite

Vote by which the people express their opinion on a political issue or reform.

plébiscite

A term used to describe a democracy that does not function effectively.

This democracy is in "window-dressing democracy" mode.

Cette démocratie est en mode "démocratie de vitrine".

Expression that refers to a government that claims to be democratic but is not actually so.

We live in a paper democracy.

On vit dans une démocratie en papier.