La democracia
Example: La democracia permite que todos los ciudadanos voten libremente.
Definition
"La democracia" is a system of government in which all citizens have the right to participate equally, typically through voting, to make decisions and elect representatives. It ensures that political power is exercised by the people rather than by a single ruler or elite.
Etymology
The term "la democracia" comes from the Greek words 'demos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' It literally means 'rule by the people.' Did you know that ancient Athens is often credited as the birthplace of democracy, where citizens gathered to make decisions directly?
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"La democracia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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