Demokratioissa

Demokratioissa is a Finnish locative plural form meaning "in democracies." It is used primarily in Finnish-language political science and comparative politics to indicate phenomena or analyses that occur within multiple democratic regimes. As a grammatically inflected phrase, demokratioissa combines the noun demokratia (democracy) with the inessive plural suffix, and functions as a prepositional or adverbial element in a sentence. The term is typically translated into English as "in democracies" and is not a standalone concept, but a grammatical construction that situates a claim within the context of democratic systems.

In scholarly writing, demokratioissa commonly appears in discussions about elections, the rule of law, civil liberties, government accountability, and public policy, especially in cross-national comparisons. It enables researchers to frame observations as broadly applicable to democratic contexts rather than to a single country. The use of the word emphasizes plural, inclusive contexts and helps to specify the scope of analysis.

Limitations: Since it is a grammatical form rather than a separate noun, demokratioissa relies on surrounding syntax to convey precise meaning, and its use is mainly found in Finnish texts. For non-Finnish readers, translation as "in democracies" or rephrasing may be necessary. Related terms in Finnish include demokratiikka and demokratisaatio, and in English-language writing the concept is often rendered with phrases such as "in democratic regimes" or "within democracies."