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democracy

/dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/
Meanings
  • noun

    A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives in a parliament or similar assembly.

    - "The United States is an example of a democracy."
    - "Democracy allows for equal representation of all citizens."
    - "The democratic process involves free and fair elections."
  • noun

    Popular rule, especially in a republic.

    - "The democracy of ancient Athens is famous for its innovations."
    - "Democracy is the best form of government for the people."
    - "Democracy promotes equality and freedom."
Synonyms

democratism
Rhymes
Words rhyming with democracy
comedy , reality
Variants
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democracies , democracy , pure democracies , pure democracy , social democracies , social democracy , social democrat , social democratic , social democrats , Tory Democracies , Tory Democracy
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'dēmos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'rule'.

Trivia
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  1. The world's oldest known democratic state is Athens, Greece, which existed from 508 BC to 322 BC.

  2. The term 'democracy' first appeared in ancient Greek texts around 500 BC.

  3. Democracy is the most common form of government in the world today, with over 120 democratic countries.

Related Concepts
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  1. Republic: A political and social order in which power is held by citizens and their elected representatives, and laws apply equally to all citizens.

  2. Constitution: A set of fundamental principles and established precedents that serve as the legal foundation for a country or a political organization.

  3. Elections: The process of choosing a candidate or deciding an issue by the people, typically through voting.

Quotes
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  1. "Democracy", I would repeat, is the noblest form of government we have yet evolved …

    - Norman Mailer,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},27 Mar. 2002

  2. … this and the economic failures of faithful "democracies" in places such as India or the Anglophone Caribbean demonstrated conclusively that there was no inherent link between freedom and capitalism …

    - Orlando Patterson,{it}New Republic{/it},8 Nov. 1999

  3. Even in "democracies" today, crucial knowledge is available to only a few individuals …

    - Jared Diamond,{it}Guns, Germs, and Steel{/it},1997
Culture
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Democracy has been a significant concept in literature, art, music, and philosophy. It has been depicted in various forms, from ancient Greek plays to modern political speeches. The idea of democracy has been a source of inspiration for many artists, writers, and thinkers throughout history.

How to Memorize "democracy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crowd of people, each with an equal say in how they are governed.
    - Visualize a ballot box, filled with votes representing the will of the people.

  2. associate

    - Associate democracy with freedom and equality.
    - Think of democracy as a system where power is in the hands of the people.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'people power' to remember the meaning of democracy.

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