Democrático
Example: El sistema democrático garantiza la participación ciudadana activa.
Definition
"Democrático" describes a system or approach based on democracy, where power is vested in the people, typically through elected representatives. The term often emphasizes active citizen participation and equal rights within political and social structures.
Etymology
The word "democrático" comes from the Greek roots 'demos,' meaning 'people,' and 'kratos,' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' It entered Spanish through Latin 'democraticus,' reflecting the idea of government by the people. Did you know? The concept gained popularity during the Enlightenment as societies sought fairer governance.
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"Democrático" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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