Is "just" an appropriate word to be used here? Or is it "righteous" or what?

Question

(I meant can a city be just?)

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............to be a critical and constructive partner to the three institutions that will determine the success of Aceh people’s efforts in building a new Aceh that is *just*, prosperous, open, peaceful and democratic. A new better Aceh!

Answer 1

Yeah, "just" is an appropriate word to use in that sense. I read the passage or whatever it's called and where just is inserted, you can also use the word "fair." The word "just," when used in the right context, can have the same meaning as "fair." That's where "justice" comes from because "justice" also means "fairness." Or to treat people "justly" is to treat people "fairly." I think you get the idea now.

Answer 2

No, don't use just....as a noun just means 'fair' ...but it doesn't really work here...Just is used more as an adjective...as a just person or a just society....I'm not entirely certain that you need the word in here at all...as it seems to duplicate the words 'open and democratic'....However if you wanted you could say ...a new Aceh that embodies justice, prosperity,openness,peacefulness and democracy.

Answer 3

It aooears to me that "just" connotes a level of evenhandedness and "fairness" as opposed to "righteous" (since "righteous" implies a position which favors some particular form of religious orientation ... and religions are NOT noted for being "fair" or "even-handed".)

IN vs OUT
US vs THEM

which, while being self-serving for adherents of the chosen brand of religious orientation, is rarely "just" .. for ALL citizens.

Answer 4

I think "just" is the better choice, because it refers to a government, a political system.
"Righteous" is used mostly when referring to persons.

Answer 5

I would say righteous.