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democracy
[dih-mok-ruh-see]
noun
plural
democraciesgovernment by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
a state having such a form of government.
The United States and Canada are democracies.
a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges.
political or social equality; democratic spirit.
the common people of a community as distinguished from any privileged class; the common people with respect to their political power.
democracy
/ dɪˈmɒkrəsɪ /
noun
government by the people or their elected representatives
a political or social unit governed ultimately by all its members
the practice or spirit of social equality
a social condition of classlessness and equality
the common people, esp as a political force
democracy
A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
Other Word Forms
- antidemocracy noun
- nondemocracy noun
- predemocracy noun
- prodemocracy adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of democracy1
Word History and Origins
Origin of democracy1
Example Sentences
It must rest on democracy, the rule of law, and the protection of the rights of our people.
Swalwell said the proposal would make democracy more accessible, contending that if phones are secure enough to access finances and healthcare records, then they can be made secure enough to cast a ballot.
At the Old Bailey, Judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said Gill had abused his position and eroded "public confidence in democracy".
The war seemed to vindicate America’s bold experiment in democracy.
Adding that "now is the time" to update the law, she said: "the Lords have to respect that, and we have to respect democracy".
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When To Use
Democracy is a system of government where the citizens of a state exercise power to rule the state, either directly or through electing representatives.
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