people's republic
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people's republic
A state designation for a republic that sees itself as being supported by the population. Today, the term is mainly used for states with a real-socialist or communist government.
Die Volksrepublik China wurde 1949 ausgerufen.
The People's Republic of China was proclaimed in 1949.
The word is made up of 'Volk' (people, population), the linking -s, and 'Republik' (republic). So it literally means a 'Republik des Volkes' (republic of the people).
Die offizielle Bezeichnung des Landes ist Volksrepublik.
The official designation of the country is people's republic.
The term is not neutral. It is used almost exclusively for states with a communist or real-socialist government and has a strong political meaning.
In der Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts entstanden mehrere Volksrepubliken in Osteuropa.
In the history of the 20th century, several people's republics emerged in Eastern Europe.
'Volksrepublik' (people's republic) is usually not used on its own, but as part of an official state name. It then stands directly before the name of the country.
Er hat ein Buch über die Geschichte der Volksrepublik China gelesen.
He read a book about the history of the People's Republic of China.
democracy
'die Demokratie' and 'die Volksrepublik' can both have to do with the state and politics, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Demokratie' describes a political principle: the people should have a say, for example through free elections. 'Volksrepublik', on the other hand, is a state designation. The name does not automatically mean that the state functions democratically. Learners may confuse the words because both words contain the idea of the people. The important point is: 'Demokratie' describes a form of government or a principle, while 'Volksrepublik' is an official or political name for certain states.
Die Volksrepublik China wird oft in den Nachrichten erwähnt.
The People's Republic of China is often mentioned in the news.
In einer Demokratie dürfen die Bürger ihre Vertreter frei wählen.
In a democracy, citizens may freely elect their representatives.