democracy

[US]/dɪˈmɒkrəsi/
[UK]/dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.democracy;democratic country

Phrases & Collocations

social democracy

deliberative democracy

liberal democracy

representative democracy

parliamentary democracy

participatory democracy

Example Sentences

democracy promotes freedom of speech

the country practices direct democracy

democracy allows for peaceful transitions of power

democracy relies on participation from citizens

democracy values the rule of law

democracy encourages political accountability

democracy promotes equality among citizens

democracy requires transparency in government

democracy safeguards individual rights and freedoms

democracy fosters a culture of civic engagement

Real-world Examples

And she urged Americans to " vote to defend our democracy."

Source: VOA Slow English - America

And as Monica said yesterday, a young democracy working together.

Source: VOA Daily Standard March 2023 Collection

" They will not succeed in destroying Brazilian democracy, " he said.

Source: VOA Special January 2023 Collection

Iceland gained independence from Denmark and became a parliamentary democracy in 1944.

Source: Vox opinion

International studies have found that U.S. students are behind many other democracies in math skills.

Source: This month VOA Special English

With all eyes once more upon him, he is again bearing down on America's democracy.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The U.S. has a relatively low voter turnout rate among wealthier democracies.

Source: CNN Selected March 2015 Collection

It is the foundation of modern democracy.

Source: Encyclopædia Britannica

Those martyrs sacrificed their lives for democracy.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Either we regulate it or we don't, either we have a working democracy or we don't.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

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