De democratie
Example: De democratie biedt burgers de kans om invloed uit te oefenen.
Definition
"De democratie" is a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. It offers citizens the chance to influence political decisions and policies.
Etymology
The word "de democratie" comes from the Greek words 'demos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' Did you know? The concept of democracy originated in ancient Athens around the 5th century BC, where citizens gathered to make decisions collectively.
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"De democratie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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