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Definition of democracy : 1. Collectively, the people, regarded as the source of government.
2. Government by popular representation; a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but is indirectly exercised through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed; a constitutional representative government; a republic.
3. Government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is retained and directly exercised by the people.
4. The principles and policy of the Democratic party, so called.

Synonyms:

commonwealth, self-government, country, emancipation, equality, autocracy, state, government, justice, land, majority rule, capitalism, freedom, res publica, dictatorship, laissez faire, nation, body politic, republic

Usage examples:

• The Press is the hope of Democracy, and it is also its measure. - "Comrade Yetta", Albert Edwards.
• Whatever his feeling may have been towards other sorts and conditions of men, his effect was of an entire democracy. - "The White Mr. Longfellow From "Literary Friends And Acquaintances"", William Dean Howells.
• And isn't that true democracy, after all? - "The Long Lane's Turning", Hallie Erminie Rives.