单词 | democracy |
释义 | democracy democracy /dɪˈmɒk.rə.si/ aep /-ˈmɑː.krə-/ noun B2 [U] the belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief, in which power is either held by elected representatives or directly by the people themselves: » The government has promised to uphold the principles of democracy.» The early 1990s saw the spread of democracy in Eastern Europe.Thesaurus+: ↑Systems of governmentB2 [C] a country in which power is held by elected representatives: » Few of the Western democracies still have a royal family.Thesaurus+: ↑Systems of governmentWord Builder:–Nouns: democracy, democrat–Adjectives: democratic• • • Extra Examples:» A strong opposition is vital to a healthy democracy.» There cannot be true democracy without reform of the electoral system.» Sweden is often held up as an example of a successful social democracy.» The recent free elections mark the next step in the country's progress towards democracy.» Western governments should be giving more aid to the emerging democracies of the Third World. |
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