Demokratisch
Example: Die demokratische Wahl garantiert die Mitbestimmung aller Bürger.
Definition
"Demokratisch" describes something related to democracy, where decisions are made by the participation or voting of all members of a community or organization. For example, a "demokratisch" election ensures that all citizens have a say in the outcome.
Etymology
The word "demokratisch" comes from the Greek 'dēmokratikos,' which combines 'dēmos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' It entered German through Latin and French, reflecting the idea of power belonging to the people. Did you know? The concept became widely popular during the Enlightenment, emphasizing citizen participation.
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"Demokratisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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