Democratisch
Example: Het land heeft een democratisch systeem dat burgers beschermt.
Definition
"Democratisch" describes a system or process that is based on the principles of democracy, where power is vested in the people, often involving fair elections and equal participation. For example, a country with a "democratisch" system allows citizens to have a voice in government decisions.
Etymology
The word "democratisch" comes from the Greek words 'demos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' It entered Dutch via Latin and French, reflecting the concept of rule by the people. Did you know? The idea behind "democratisch" systems dates back to ancient Athens around the 5th century BCE.
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"Democratisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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