Demokrasya

democracy; rule by the peoplenoun

Alternative meanings

Democracy; a system of government in which political power comes from the people, usually through elections, citizen participation, and representation.

Pronunciation

deh-moh-KRAS-yah

Root and affixes

A loanword adapted from Spanish democracia. It is used in political, educational, social, and legal contexts.

Variants or conjugations

demokratiko = democratic; demokratisasyon = democratization; kagawasan = freedom; eleksyon = election

Related words and expressions

government, politics, election, freedom, people

Meaning and usage notes

Use demokrasya for the political system or the principle of rule by the people. Demokratiko describes something democratic.