democracy

• 一种政治制度，其权力属于人民，人民通过直接参与或经由自由选举产生的代表来行使统治权。

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.

   民主

   • 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.

   同义词republicself-government

   反义词autocracydictatorshipmonarchyoligarchytyranny

2. Democratic principlesB2formalpolitical

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

   民主原则

   • 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.

   同义词egalitarianismequalitarianismmajority rule

   反义词autocracydespotismdictatorshipmonocracyoligarchytotalitarianismtyranny