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Demokratie

democracy

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Meaning of Demokratie

a system of government in which people vote for leaders

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German/demoˈkʁaːtiː/
democracy
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Demokratie synonyms

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What's the difference between Demokratie / Volksdemokratie / Volksherrschaft / Demokratismus / Demokratisierung / republikanische Staatsform

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Demokratie

democracy — a system of government in which people vote for leaders

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Volksdemokratie

Usually refers to a political system emphasizing rule by the people, often in a historical or ideological context.

B1Rarely

Die Volksdemokratie wurde in der Verfassung des Landes besonders hervorgehoben.

Народная демократия была особенно подчеркнута в конституции страны.

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Volksherrschaft

A more general and bookish term for 'rule by the people'; often sounds like an explanation of the democratic principle.

B1Rarely

Unter Volksherrschaft versteht man die Herrschaft, die vom Willen der Bürger ausgeht.

Под народовластием понимают власть, исходящую от воли граждан.

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Demokratismus

A rare, bookish term; it usually means commitment to democratic principles rather than the government system itself.

B1Very Rarely

Der Demokratismus spielte in der politischen Debatte des 19. Jahrhunderts eine wichtige Rolle.

Демократизм играл важную роль в политических дебатах XIX века.

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Demokratisierung

Refers to the process of becoming more democratic, not the democratic system itself.

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Die Demokratisierung des Landes dauerte mehrere Jahre.

Демократизация страны заняла несколько лет.

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republikanische Staatsform

Emphasizes a republic as a form of state; this is not always the same as democracy, though often related.

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Die republikanische Staatsform garantiert feste Regeln für die Wahl des Parlaments.

Республиканская форма правления гарантирует чёткие правила выборов парламента.

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parlamentarische Demokratie

A more specific type of democracy in which parliament plays the central role.

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In einer parlamentarischen Demokratie wählt das Volk die Abgeordneten.

В парламентской демократии народ выбирает депутатов.

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Demokratie translation: democracy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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/demoˈkʁaːtiː/

Demokratie translation

democracy

Demokratie transcription

/demoˈkʁaːtiː/

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ein Regierungssystem, in dem Menschen ihre Führer wählen

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