Democracies Meaning in English

word · lemma: democracy

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Definition

Democracies are countries or systems of government where people have the power to choose their leaders and shape laws through voting or participation.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in political and academic contexts. Usually refers to countries with free elections and respect for citizens' rights. Common phrases: 'Western democracies', 'stable democracies'. Often contrasted with 'autocracies' or 'dictatorships'.

• Spanish: democracias
• Portuguese (BR): democracias
• Portuguese (PT): democracias
• Chinese (Simplified): 民主国家
• Chinese (Traditional): 民主國家
• Hindi: लोकतंत्र
• Arabic: ديمقراطيات
• Bengali: গণতন্ত্রসমূহ - গণতান্ত্রিক দেশসমূহ
• Russian: демократии
• Japanese: 民主主義国家
• Vietnamese: nền dân chủ
• Korean: 민주주의 국가들
• Turkish: demokrasiler
• Urdu: جمہوریتیں
• Indonesian: demokrasi - negara demokrasi

Example Sentences

Democracies protect people's rights and freedoms.

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Some democracies are very old, while others are new.

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It's not easy for all democracies to agree on international issues.

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Young people are having a big impact on democracies today.

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Many countries are democracies where citizens can vote.

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Some argue that strong economies help democracies survive tough times.

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