democracy
US /dɪˈmɑː.krə.si/
UK /dɪˈmɑː.krə.si/
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民主
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
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The country transitioned to a democracy after decades of authoritarian rule.
在幾十年的專制統治之後，該國過渡到民主。
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Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of any healthy democracy.
自由公正的選舉是任何健康民主制度的基石。
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民主國家
a state governed by a democracy.
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The United States is a large democracy.
美國是一個大的民主國家。
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Many new democracies are emerging in the world.
世界上正在出現許多新的民主國家。