engagement in democracy
/ɛnˌdʒeɪɡmənt ɪn dɛməˈkrəsi/ · en.gage.ment.in.dem.o.cra.cy
noun
- The act of actively participating in democratic processes, such as voting, protesting, or engaging in public discourse. The community's engagement in democracy led to significant changes in local policies.
- A state of being involved and invested in democratic institutions and practices. The country's high level of engagement in democracy was a key factor in its stability and prosperity.
verb
- To participate actively in democratic processes, such as voting, protesting, or engaging in public discourse. The citizens engaged in democracy by attending town hall meetings and contacting their representatives.
- To become involved and invested in democratic institutions and practices. The new government encouraged citizens to engage in democracy by creating opportunities for public participation.
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Did you know? The concept of engagement in democracy has been a key theme in the works of philosophers such as John Dewey and Hannah Arendt, who emphasized the importance of active participation in democratic processes for a healthy and functioning democracy.