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   De·moc·ra·cy

   /dəˈmäkrəsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives: "capitalism and democracy are ascendant in the third world"
   • ▪ a state governed by a democracy: "a multiparty democracy"
   • ▪ control of an organization or group by the majority of its members: "the intended extension of industrial democracy"
   • ▪ the practice or principles of social equality: "demands for greater democracy"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French démocratie, via late Latin from Greek dēmokratia, from dēmos ‘the people’ + -kratia ‘power, rule’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusDEMOCRACY - 6 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms. government by the people. representative government. state having government by the people. The democracy of the courts provides equal justice for all.

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   Need synonyms for democracy? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Contexts . A system of government by the people, typically through elected representatives. Principles practiced or advocated by a democratic system or government. Government of a country by its own people.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › democracyDemocracy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of democracy. noun. the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives. see more. noun. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them. synonyms: commonwealth, republic. see more. noun.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › democracySynonyms of DEMOCRACY | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   Apr 19, 2024 · a system of government or organization in which the citizens or members choose leaders or make other important decisions by voting. the spread of democracy around the world. Synonyms. self-government. republic. commonwealth. autonomy. representative government. constitutional government.

6. www.powerthesaurus.org › democracyDEMOCRACY in Thesaurus: 100+ Synonyms & Antonyms for DEMOCRACY

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   Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. republic. self-government. commonwealth. representative government. government by the people. autonomy. majority rule. self-determination. democratism. elective government. self-rule. sovereignty. home rule. constitutional government. popular sovereignty. sovereignty of the people. freedom. popular government.

7. thesaurus.yourdictionary.com › democracyDemocracy Synonyms and Antonyms - YourDictionary

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   Synonyms for DEMOCRACY: commonwealth, republic, majority-rule, popular government, representative-government, constitutional government, direct democracy; Antonyms for DEMOCRACY: communism, autocracy, dictatorship, feudalism.

8. www.wordreference.com › synonyms › democracydemocracy - WordReference.com English Thesaurus

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   Synonyms: popular government, republic, commonwealth, representative government, constitutional government, direct democracy, government by the people, self-government, majority rule, tyranny of the majority, government. Antonyms: dictatorship, monarchy, oligarchy, totalitarianism, feudalism, autocracy, martial law, despotism.