democracy
Translation
democracy
Examples
They are fighting for democracy and freedom.
They are fighting for democracy and freedom.
The United States is a representative democracy.
The United States is a representative democracy.
Grammar Patterns
(uncountable) a system of government The people fought for democracy.
(countable) a country with this system France is a democracy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: republic, self-government; Antonyms: autocracy, dictatorship, tyranny
Etymology
From Greek 'dēmokratia', from 'dēmos' (the people) + 'kratos' (rule, power). It means 'rule by the people'.
Memory Tips
Think 'demo' = people (as in demographics) and 'cracy' = rule (as in aristocracy).