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(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

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Source Word

democracy

IPA(Pronunciation)

/dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/

Noun

uncountable countable

(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

Japanese Meaning

人民が直接または代表を通じて政治を行う体制、すなわち民主主義。 / 国民による統治システム、民意に基づく政治体制。

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Many citizens believe that democracy is fragile and requires constant vigilance.

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多くの市民は、民主主義は脆弱であり、絶え間ない警戒が必要だと考えている。

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Sense（1）

(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

And the essential value and power of Democracy consists in this,—that it combines, as far as possible, power and organization ; THE SPIRIT, MANHOOD, is at one with THE BODY, ORGANIZATION. [....] Democracy is Government by the People.

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(countable, government) A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction.

Of course, the Russians think it is something else because they say the Russians have a democracy and it is plain that their government is not what the Americans regard as a democracy.

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