How do you use "democracy" in a sentence?

The country transitioned to democracy after decades of dictatorship. We believe in democracy and the right of every citizen to vote. The club runs on principles of democracy—every member gets a say.

democracy

Q: What does "democracy" mean?

A system of government where people vote to choose leaders Democracy is a form of government in which power is held by the people, typically exercised through elected representatives. It emphasises principles such as equality, freedom of expression, and majority rule while protecting minority rights. The term can also describe any organisation run on democratic principles.

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Significado: A system of government where people vote to choose leaders

民主，民主政体，民主国家

democracia, sistema democrático

民主主義、民主政治、民主国家

국민이 투표로 지도자를 선출하는 정부 체제

Democracy is a form of government in which power is held by the people, typically exercised through elected representatives. It emphasises principles such as equality, freedom of expression, and majority rule while protecting minority rights. The term can also describe any organisation run on democratic principles.

democracy是一种权力由人民掌握的政府形式，通常通过民选代表行使。它强调平等、言论自由和多数决定等原则，同时保护少数权利。这个词也可以描述任何按民主原则运作的组织。

Democracy es una forma de gobierno en la que el poder lo tiene el pueblo, generalmente ejercido a través de representantes elegidos. Enfatiza principios como la igualdad, la libertad de expresión y el gobierno de la mayoría mientras protege los derechos de las minorías.

democracyは人民が権力を持つ政治形態で、通常は選出された代表者を通じて行使されます。平等、表現の自由、多数決などの原則を重視しながら、少数派の権利も保護します。民主的原則で運営される組織を指すこともあります。

민주주의는 국민이 권력을 보유하며, 일반적으로 선출된 대표자를 통해 행사하는 정부 형태입니다. 평등, 표현의 자유, 다수결의 원칙을 강조하면서 소수의 권리도 보호합니다. 이 용어는 민주적 원칙으로 운영되는 모든 조직을 가리키기도 합니다.

Ejemplos

The country transitioned to democracy after decades of dictatorship.
这个国家在经历了数十年的独裁统治后过渡到民主制度。
El país hizo la transición a la democracia después de décadas de dictadura.
その国は数十年の独裁政権の後、民主主義に移行しました。
그 나라는 수십 년간의 독재 정권 이후 민주주의로 전환했습니다.
We believe in democracy and the right of every citizen to vote.
我们相信民主和每个公民的投票权。
Creemos en la democracia y el derecho de cada ciudadano a votar.
私たちは民主主義とすべての市民の投票権を信じています。
우리는 민주주의와 모든 시민의 투표권을 믿습니다.
The club runs on principles of democracy—every member gets a say.
这个俱乐部按民主原则运作——每个成员都有发言权。
El club funciona con principios de democracia—cada miembro tiene voz.
このクラブは民主主義の原則で運営されています—すべてのメンバーに発言権があります。
이 클럽은 민주주의 원칙으로 운영됩니다—모든 회원에게 발언권이 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Greek 'demokratia' meaning 'popular government', from 'demos' (common people) + 'kratos' (rule, strength). First used in English in the 16th century to describe ancient Greek political systems.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Greek 'demokratia' combining 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (rule). Ancient Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy around 500 BCE.

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