Definition

1. Noun (historical, rarely used):
   • A democratic country; a republic: Refers to a nation with a democratic form of government. This term is considered old-fashioned and is rarely used in modern Vietnamese.
   • (Historical context) Bourgeois democracy: In specific historical or political discourse, it can refer to the concept of democracy as practiced in bourgeois (capitalist) societies.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tư tưởng về một "dân quốc" đã xuất hiện trong các tài liệu lịch sử. (The idea of a "democratic country" appeared in historical documents.)
  • Thuật ngữ "dân quốc" thường được dùng trong các văn bản từ đầu thế kỷ 20. (The term "dân quốc" was often used in texts from the early 20th century.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "dân quốc" is primarily encountered in historical texts, academic discussions about political history, or when quoting older documents. It is not used in contemporary political or everyday language.

Variants and Related Words

• Dân chủ (n): Democracy (the modern and common term for democracy).
  • Việt Nam là một nước dân chủ. (Vietnam is a democratic country.)
• Cộng hòa (n): Republic.
  • Nước Cộng hòa Xã hội Chủ nghĩa Việt Nam. (The Socialist Republic of Vietnam.)

Synonyms

• Nước dân chủ: Democratic country (modern synonym).
• Chế độ dân chủ tư sản: Bourgeois democratic regime (contextual synonym in political theory).

Notes on Usage

• "Dân quốc" is an archaic term. Learners should use "dân chủ" for "democracy" and "cộng hòa" for "republic" in modern contexts.
• Its usage might imply a historical or specific theoretical (e.g., Marxist) perspective on the type of democracy.

1. (cũ, ít dùng) Democracy (bourgeois)