Synonyms of democracy

democracy

noun

di-ˈmä-krə-sē 

as in republic

government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation

under our democracy the people have some control over their lives by being able to select their own political leaders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• republic
• sovereignty
• self-rule
• self-government
• autonomy
• pure democracy
• home rule
• self-determination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dictatorship
• tyranny
• monarchy
• despotism
• totalitarianism
• monocracy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of democracy

At the meeting with Anutin, Min Aung Hlaing sought to reassure Thailand that his government was restoring stability and steering Myanmar toward democracy. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

In his essay, a Saline resident states that her faith in democracy is being tested, echoing sentiments expressed in communities across the country by people who understand that their ecology and health are at stake as these facilities proliferate. — Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

As my research into the history of philanthropy shows, disestablishment was not just a cornerstone of American democracy. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026

Aris and Myanmar democracy activists have spent years demanding proof his mother is alive and well. — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026