democracy

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BrE /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/ AmE /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/

noun en → es

1 GOVERNMENT SYSTEM [uncountable] B1

a system of government in which people vote to elect their representatives and leaders, and make decisions about the way they are governed

democracia

  • a democracy

Collocations democracy in action · democratic values

  • The country is a democracy.

    El país es una democracia.

2 PARTICIPATION [uncountable] B2

the participation of people in the decision-making process, especially through voting or other forms of political engagement

participación ciudadana, democracia participativa

  • democracy and participation

Collocations strengthen democracy · promote democratic participation

  • Strengthening democracy is a key goal.

    Fortalecer la democracia es un objetivo clave.