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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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This word is part of lesson 63.