Democratic
Example: The country held democratic elections to ensure fair representation.
Definition
"Democratic" describes a system, process, or principle based on the idea of equality and fairness, where power is vested in the people, often through elected representatives, allowing them to participate in decision-making. For example, "democratic" elections ensure fair representation.
Etymology
The word "democratic" originates from the Greek word 'dēmokratikos,' derived from 'dēmos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' Did you know? The concept of democracy dates back to ancient Athens, where citizens directly participated in governance.
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"Democratic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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