Démocratique
Example: La société démocratique garantit les droits de chaque citoyen.
Definition
"Démocratique" describes a system, society, or process that is based on the principles of democracy, where power is vested in the people and decisions are made by majority rule or elected representatives. For example, a "démocratique" society ensures the rights of each citizen are respected.
Etymology
The word "démocratique" comes from the French adaptation of the Greek term "demokratikos," which combines "demos" meaning 'people' and "kratos" meaning 'power' or 'rule.' Did you know that the concept behind "démocratique" has been evolving since ancient Athens, where citizen participation was the foundation of governance?
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"Démocratique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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