demokratis

Demokratis is a term used in several languages to express the idea of democracy or the adjective “democratic.” It functions as a linguistic form rather than as a distinct political theory. In many contexts it appears as the direct adjective used to describe systems, values, or processes that emphasize rule by the people, participation, and equal rights.

Etymology and cognates: The root of the concept goes back to Ancient Greek, from dēmokratía, meaning “rule by the people.” The element demokrat- appears in many languages as a basis for related words. In some languages, demokratis is the exact form used for “democratic,” while in others it appears as part of a longer compound or as a variant spelling of the word used in translations and official terms.

Usage and regional variations: In Indonesian and Malay, demokratis is a standard adjective meaning democratic. It is used in phrases such as nilai-nilai demokratis (democratic values) or sistem pemerintahan yang demokratis (a democratic system of government). In other languages, forms related to demokratis may be found in dictionaries or treaty texts, often as a transliterated or borrowed term, rather than as a uniquely standalone word with a separate identity.

See also: democracy, democratic, demokrasi.