Die Demokratie
Example: Die Demokratie ermöglicht den Bürgern, ihre Meinung frei zu äußern.
Definition
"Die Demokratie" is a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives, allowing citizens to express their opinions freely and participate in decision-making processes.
Etymology
The word "die Demokratie" originates from the Greek words 'demos,' meaning 'people,' and 'kratos,' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' It literally means 'rule by the people.' Did you know that this concept was first practiced in ancient Athens around the 5th century BCE?
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"Die Demokratie" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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