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Does democracy come from a greek word?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

Lincoln got it right. Demos is Greek for The Common people. Kratos is Greek for Rule or Strength. Demokratia is government of the people, by the people, for the people.

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∙ 12y ago

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Where does the word democracy come from?

the word democracy derived from an ancient greek term

what country have the word democracy come from?

From the Greek - Demokratia

What word come from ancient Greek term meaning rule of the people?

Democracy, democratic, democrat.

What common English word comes from the greek word demokratia?

The common English word that comes from the Greek word "demokratia" is democracy.

The word democracy is a Greek word actually meaning?

Rule by the people.

What greek word means rule by the people?

Democracy

Greek word for US Government?

Democracy (Demokratia)

What is the origin of democracy?

the origin of the word emocracy if greek. -------------------------- emocracy? Democracy is indeed greek but i don't think that's what they were asking. Democracy originated before the turn of the 5th century.

Does the word democracy have a greek origin?

Yes it does. Demo = people, cracy = rule. Democracy, rule by the people.

Is Democrat a Roman word?

Democracy and democrat are Greek words. Democracy means power by the people (demos)

What is the root word of democracy?

dem-people

5 What does the Ancient Greek word 'democracy' translate to?

"The people rule."

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