democracy
noun/dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
Frequency rank: #2,044 most common English word
Meaning
A system of government in which people vote to choose their leaders.
Example sentence
The government is based on the principles of democracy where citizens have a say in decision-making.
Synonyms & related words
- republic
- self-governance
- representation
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