Democratic
Example: The country held democratic elections to choose its new leaders.
Definition
"Democratic" describes a system or process that is based on the principles of democracy, where power and decision-making are vested in the people, typically through elected representatives. For example, "democratic" elections allow citizens to vote for their leaders freely and fairly.
Etymology
The word "democratic" comes from the Greek word 'dēmokratikos,' which means 'of the people' or 'pertaining to democracy.' It combines 'demos,' meaning 'people,' and 'kratos,' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' Did you know that the concept of democracy originated in ancient Athens, where citizens participated directly in decision-making?
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"Democratic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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