democracy

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

a system of government by the whole population through elected representatives

a system of government where citizens exercise power by voting

Example Sentences

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

Democracy allows citizens to participate in decision-making through voting.

Democracy allows people to choose their leaders.

Example Expressions

true democracy

Synonyms

republic, self-government, representative government, popular rule, popular government

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republic, self-government, representative government, popular rule

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republic, self-government, popular government

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republic, self-government, representative government, popular government

Antonyms

autocracy, dictatorship, tyranny, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, monarchy

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autocracy, dictatorship, tyranny, authoritarianism

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dictatorship, autocracy, totalitarianism

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dictatorship, autocracy, monarchy

Collocations

parliamentary democracy, liberal democracy, democratic process, strengthen democracy, democracy in action, democracy movement

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parliamentary democracy, liberal democracy, democratic process

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liberal democracy, strengthen democracy, democracy in action, democracy movement