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    Democracia (en. Democracy)

    /dɛmoˈkɾasja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A political system in which citizens participate in decision-making.
    Democracy allows all citizens to vote.
    La democracia permite que todos los ciudadanos voten.
    A principle that holds that power derives from the people.
    Democracy is based on respect for human rights.
    La democracia se basa en el respeto a los derechos humanos.
    A regime that guarantees freedom of expression and association.
    We live in a democracy where diversity of opinion is respected.
    Vivimos en una democracia donde se respeta la diversidad de opiniones.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'demokratía', which means 'power of the people'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    participatory democracy
    A form of democracy where active participation of citizens is sought.
    democracia participativa
    representative democracy
    A system in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
    democracia representativa

    Related Words

    suffrage
    The right to vote in elections.
    sufragio
    electorate
    A group of citizens who have the right to vote.
    electorado

    Slang Meanings

    Democratic job
    When democracy allows everyone to have a job.
    Cuando la democracia permite que todos tengan trabajo.
    Democratic beauty
    The idea that everyone has a voice in society.
    La idea de que todos tienen una voz en la sociedad.