No. 2,541 in Korean
민주주의
"Democracy" - a system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
In a sentence
민주주의는 국민의 의사를 반영하는 정치 체제를 의미합니다.
Democracy refers to a political system that reflects the will of the people.
In this sentence, '민주주의' is used as a noun to define the concept of democracy in a general descriptive context.
많은 나라들이 민주주의를 채택하고 있습니다.
Many countries are adopting democracy.
Here, '민주주의' serves as a direct object to describe the concept being adopted by countries.
우리는 민주주의를 강화하기 위해 노력해야 합니다.
We need to strive to strengthen democracy.
In this usage, '민주주의' functions as the object of the actions described in the sentence, emphasizing its role in societal efforts.
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