democracy

noun
UK: /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/
US: /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/

  1. A system of government where the people choose their leaders by voting.

    1. In a democracy, citizens vote for their leaders.
    2. Our nation's democracy is built on free and fair elections.

  2. A country that has a government which was elected freely by its people.

    1. The US is a democracy with a president.
    2. Establishing a stable democracy is a complex and challenging task.

  3. The belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief.

    1. He believes in democracy and freedom for all.
    2. Promoting democracy and human rights remains a key foreign policy goal.

Synonyms

republic egalitarianism self-government
democracy adjective

  1. Relating to or supporting democracy or democratic principles.

    1. He is a democracy activist.
    2. The democracy movement gained momentum after the protests.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "democracy" in English means: A system of government where the people choose their leaders by voting., A country that has a government which was elected freely by its people., The belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief..

The phonetic transcription of "democracy" is /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/ in British English and /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "democracy": republic, egalitarianism, self-government.

Example usage of "democracy": "In a democracy, citizens vote for their leaders.". More examples on the page.