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democracy

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/

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Definition of democracy

noun (plural democracies)

[mass noun]
  • a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives:a system of parliamentary democracy
  • [count noun] a state governed under a system of 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

Origin:

late 16th century: from French démocratie, via late Latin from Greek dēmokratia, from dēmos 'the people' + -kratia 'power, rule'

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