민주주의
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Examples
3 of 5대한민국은 민주주의 국가입니다.
South Korea is a democratic country.
민주주의 원칙에 따라 투표가 진행되었습니다.
The voting was conducted according to democratic principles.
학교에서도 민주주의를 실천해야 해.
Democracy should be practiced in schools too.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Minju (People's name, but also 'People') + Ju-ui (Ism).
Quick Quiz
언론의 자유는 ( )의 근간을 이룬다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 민주주의
Examples
대한민국은 민주주의 국가입니다.
everydaySouth Korea is a democratic country.
민주주의 원칙에 따라 투표가 진행되었습니다.
formalThe voting was conducted according to democratic principles.
학교에서도 민주주의를 실천해야 해.
informalDemocracy should be practiced in schools too.
자유 민주주의 체제는 개인의 권리를 중시한다.
academicThe liberal democratic system emphasizes individual rights.
기업 운영에도 민주주의적 방식이 도입되고 있습니다.
businessDemocratic methods are also being introduced in corporate management.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
민주주의 국가
democratic nation
민주주의의 꽃
the flower of democracy (often referring to elections)
민주주의 정신
spirit of democracy
Often Confused With
Gong-hwa-guk (Republic) is a state form where there is no monarch; Min-ju-ju-ui is the ideological system of people's rule.
Usage Notes
The suffix '-주의' (-ism) is used for many political ideologies.
Common Mistakes
Be careful with the spelling of '주의' (ism).
Memory Tip
Minju (People's name, but also 'People') + Ju-ui (Ism).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 民主 (people rule) + 主义 (ism).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
South Korea's democratization (민주화) in the late 20th century is a significant historical theme.
Quick Quiz
언론의 자유는 ( )의 근간을 이룬다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 민주주의
Related Vocabulary
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B1The formal establishment or setting up of a plan, policy, government, or record. It implies a structured and official process.
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권고
B2The act of formally advising or suggesting a certain course of action, often by an authority or expert body.
협약
B2A formal agreement or treaty between organizations, groups, or nations.
규정
B1A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. It specifies how things should be done or what is allowed within a system.
민원
B2A formal complaint or request submitted by a citizen to a government office or public organization.
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