democracy

• Sistema de governo em que o poder pertence ao povo, que o exerce diretamente ou por meio de representantes livremente eleitos. Também se refere ao país ou Estado que adota esse regime e ao princípio de participação igualitária do povo nas decisões políticas.

A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

1. B2formalpolitical

   A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting for their representatives.

   Democracia

   • The country transitioned to a democracy after decades of dictatorship.
   • In a democracy, the people have the right to choose their leaders.
   • Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of any democracy.

   Sinônimosrepublicself-government

   Antônimosautocracydictatorshipmonarchyoligarchytyranny

2. Democratic principlesB2formalpolitical

   The practice or spirit of social equality and majority rule within a group or organization.

   Princípios democráticos

   • The club operates on a principle of democracy, with every member having a vote.
   • Workplace democracy allows employees to participate in decision-making.
   • True democracy requires active participation from all citizens.

   Sinônimosegalitarianismequalitarianismmajority rule

   Antônimosautocracydespotismdictatorshipmonocracyoligarchytotalitarianismtyranny