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What CEFR level is “democracy”?

Estimated level

B2

upper-intermediate

democracy” is roughly the #3619 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.

Meaning

noun. Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

Similar words: democratism.

How the level is decided

The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “democracy” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.

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