Democratic
Example: The country held democratic elections to choose its leader.
Definition
"Democratic" describes a system, process, or practice related to democracy, where power is vested in the people, typically through elected representatives. It often refers to elections, governance, or principles ensuring equal participation and fairness, as in 'The country held democratic elections to choose its leader.'
Etymology
The word "democratic" derives from the Greek word 'dēmokratikos,' which comes from 'dēmos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' Did you know? The concept of democracy originated in ancient Athens, where citizens directly participated in decisions affecting the community.
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"Democratic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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