la
feminine
/demoˈkɾaθia/
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Translation
democracy
Word origin
From Greek demokratia, formed from demos ('the people') and kratos ('power, rule').
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- demokratia
- English cognates
- democracy, demographic, aristocracy
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraldemocracias
Examples
basa .
Democracy is based on the free vote.
décadas.
The country has lived in democracy for decades.
esencial .
Freedom of the press is essential to democracy.
Muchos .
Many people fought to achieve democracy.
¿ ?
Do you think democracy works in your country?
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