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demise

IPA: /dɪˈmaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈmaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pass away or die; to come to an end.

Example: The old tree finally met its demise after the storm.

noun

Definition: The end of something, especially life or existence; it can also refer to the transfer of property or rights after someone's death.

Example: The sudden demise of the famous actor shocked his fans.

transitive verb

Definition: To transfer ownership or rights of property or an estate, often through a legal document such as a will or lease.

Example: The old man decided to demise his estate to his children after his passing.

demission

IPA: /dɪˈmɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving up a position or job, especially in a formal way.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to submit her demission from the board.

demobilization

IPA: /dɪˌmoʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌmoʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of disbanding or disarming military forces that were previously organized for active duty, returning them to a state of peace.

Example: After the war, the government focused on the demobilization of troops to help them reintegrate into civilian life.

democracy

IPA: /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/

KK: /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions, either directly or through representatives they elect.

Example: In a democracy, citizens can vote for their leaders and influence laws.

democrat

IPA: /ˈdɛm.ə.kræt/

KK: /ˈdɛm.ə.kræt/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of the Democratic Party or supports democracy and social equality.

Example: She is a proud democrat who believes in equal rights for all.

democratic

IPA: /dɪˈmɛkrətɪk/

KK: /dɪˈmɛkrətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of government in which the people have the power to make decisions, often through voting. It can also refer to the belief in social equality and the idea that everyone should have a say in how things are run.

Example: The country held a democratic election to choose its new leaders.

democratically

IPA: /dɪˈmɒkrəˌtɪkli/

KK: /dɪˈmɑkrəˌtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or supports the principles of democracy, where people have a say in decisions.

Example: The new laws were passed democratically, allowing citizens to vote on important issues.

democratization

IPA: /ˌdɛmɒkrətaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌmɒkrətaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making a system or country more democratic, where people have a say in how they are governed.

Example: The democratization of the country led to greater participation in the political process.

democratize

IPA: /dɪˈmɒkrəˌtaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈmɒkrəˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more democratic by giving more people the power to participate in decision-making.

Example: The new policy aims to democratize access to education for all students.

demodulate

IPA: /ˌdɛm.əˈdʒuː.leɪt/

KK: /dɛˈmoʊdʒʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take information from a signal that has been changed in a way to carry that information, usually in communication systems.

Example: The engineer had to demodulate the signal to retrieve the original audio message.

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