also: デモクラシイ · デモクラシィ
A loanword from English, used in political and social contexts to refer to democratic systems or ideals. Often interchangeable with 民主主義, but デモクラシー can carry a slightly more Western or academic tone.
The foundation of democracy is to reflect the will of the people.
He lectured on the history of democracy.
After the war, democracy took root in Japan.
The people tried to defend their democracy.