De democratie
Example: In een democratie kiest het volk zijn eigen leiders.
Definition
"De democratie" refers to a system of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders and influence decisions, typically through voting. In a democracy, the authority rests with the citizens rather than a single ruler or a small group.
Etymology
The word "de democratie" comes from the Greek words 'demos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' It literally means 'rule by the people.' This concept has ancient roots, dating back to the city-state of Athens, where citizens participated directly in governance.
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"De democratie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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