Synonyms for

Democracy

Verb / dɪˈmɑ:krʌsi: / Another word for democracy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Democracy is a form of government where citizens have a say in how the country is run.

Synonyms & similar words

commonwealth republic majorityrule self-government egalitarianism libertarianism freedom fairness justice equality republic commonwealth factionalism pluralism

Synonyms by register

Formal

self-governance popular sovereignty republicanism commonwealth

Informal

people power rule by the people

Literary

the polis the demos

Antonyms

autocracy dictatorship tyranny monarchy oligarchy despotism

Common collocations

  • representative democracy
  • direct democracy
  • ancient democracy
  • modern democracy
  • democratic process
  • democratic principles
  • democratic elections
  • democratic society

Word family

noun democracy
verb democratize
adjective democratic
adverb democratically

Usage note

Democracy refers to a system of government where supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation. It is often contrasted with autocracy or dictatorship.

Example sentences

  1. Democracy is important because it allows citizens to have a voice in their government.
  2. In a democracy, leaders are elected by the people.
  3. Some countries are not democracies, and their citizens do not have the same rights as those in democratic countries.
  4. Democracy can be messy, but it is better than other forms of government.
  5. Democracy is not perfect, but it is the best system we have.

Quotes

  • The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. - Winston Churchill
  • Democracy is not the law of the majority but the protection of the minority. - Albert Camus
  • Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least. - Robert Byrne

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