Spanish word

democracia

Pronunciation

IPA/demoˈkɾaθja/

Meaning

  • feminine noundemocracy

Example

En una democracia, los ciudadanos eligen a sus representantes.

In a democracy, citizens elect their representatives.

Illustration for democracia (democracy)

More examples

La democracia depende de la participación ciudadana.

Democracy depends on citizen participation.

Core concept

Citizens casting ballots at polling stations.

Common phrases

  • defender la democracia

    defend democracy

  • proteger la democracia

    protect democracy

  • crisis de la democracia

    crisis of democracy

Similar words

gobierno: Body that holds executive and administrative authority over a state or region.
elección: Election event when voters choose officeholders or decide issues.
voto: Single vote cast by a person to support or oppose a candidate or measure.
participación: Participation by citizens in civic or political activities.

Definition in Spanish

Sistema político en el que el poder emana del pueblo y las decisiones se toman mediante la participación ciudadana, normalmente por medio del voto.

Word origin

From Greek demos "people" and kratos "power", literally meaning rule by the people.

Usage tips

  • Discussions using democracia commonly require specifying the type (for example representativa or directa) or naming the country to prevent ambiguity.

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