word
deliberative democracy
dih-LIB-er-uh-tiv dih-MOK-ruh-see
dɪˈlɪbərətɪv dɪˈmɒkrəsiListen
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Syllable breakdown
deliberativedemocracy
Dictionary meaning
A model of democracy emphasizing informed discussion and reasoned debate in public decision-making.
History and origin
Modern democratic theory.
Examples
- Citizens' assemblies are often cited as experiments in deliberative democracy.
Common mispronunciations
de-LIB-er-ative
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