Definitions
01system of government
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a way of ruling a country where everyone has a say, usually by voting for people to represent them.
n. a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
日本語:民主主義※
“In a healthy democracy, every citizen should have the right to vote in free elections.”
“The transition from an authoritarian regime to a stable democracy requires the establishment of robust legal institutions and a free press.”
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02a democratic country
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a specific country that uses a democratic system.
n. a state or nation governed under the principles of democracy.
“Many young democracies in the region are still developing their legal systems.”
“The summit brought together leaders from several Western democracies to discuss international trade and security agreements.”
03fairness and equality
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the belief that everyone in a group should be treated equally and have the same rights.
n. the practice or spirit of social equality and the absence of hereditary or arbitrary class distinctions.
日本語:民主主義※
“The manager encouraged democracy in the office by letting everyone help make decisions.”
“The movement was less about specific legislation and more about fostering a sense of grassroots democracy within the local community.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “democracy” in context.
Verb
01. restore democracy
“After years of military rule, the citizens fought to restore democracy to their country.”
verb + noun
02. strengthen democracy
“The new laws were designed to strengthen democracy by increasing transparency.”
verb + noun
03. threaten democracy
“Many experts argue that the spread of misinformation could seriously threaten democracy.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. parliamentary democracy
“The United Kingdom is a well-known example of a parliamentary democracy.”
adj + noun
05. stable democracy
“Foreign investors prefer to put their money into a stable democracy.”
adj + noun
06. vibrant democracy
“The country is proud of its vibrant democracy and active civil society.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. threat to democracy
“Corruption is often cited as the single greatest threat to democracy today.”
noun + prep + noun
08. transition to democracy
“The nation's peaceful transition to democracy was celebrated worldwide.”
noun + prep + noun
Preposition
09. in a democracy
“In a democracy, every citizen should have the right to express their opinion freely.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Although he loves to paint the world governing body as the ultimate democracy underpinned by a one-member, one-vote system, the reality is anything but.” “Starting in 2016, we partnered with a team of researchers to collect data on 97 of the 103 democracies with more than 300,000 citizens .” Etymology
From Middle French democratie (French démocratie), from Medieval Latin dēmocratia, from Ancient Greek δημοκρᾰτῐ́ᾱ (dēmokrătĭ́ā). By surface analysis, demo- (“people”) + -cracy (“rule”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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