demokrasia
English meaning: Democracy
Swahili Definition
(Kiswahili)Mfumo wa utawala ambapo nguvu ya kisiasa inatoka kwa wananchi wenyewe.
English Definition
A system of government where power derives from the people. East African nations (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) have multiparty democratic systems with varying degrees of functioning democracy. Tanzania's Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has ruled since independence — a dominant party system. Kenya's competitive multiparty elections have faced ethnic violence (2007–08). African democracy models are diverse and context-dependent.
Example
“Demokrasia ya mwakilishi inafanya kazi katika nchi nyingi za Afrika Mashariki.”
In English: “Representative democracy functions in many East African countries.”
Synonyms
- utawala wa wananchi
- utawala wa kidemokrasia
Antonyms / Opposites
- udikteta
- utawala wa nguvu
Literary Heritage
“Serikali ya kweli inasikiliza sauti za wanyonge.”
“A true government listens to the voices of the weak.”
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Language information
- Language
- Kiswahili
- Swahili
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Niger-Congo
- Speakers
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