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
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Recent Examples of democracy
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the biggest question for our democracy is whether a system designed for the communications technologies of the 18th century can survive those of the 21st.
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Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Few places embody the American ideals of freedom, democracy, and exploration more powerfully than our national forests.
—Time, 19 May 2026
Chun finally stepped down in 1988 amid growing calls for democracy.
—CNN Money, 19 May 2026
In the West, nation-states produced an astonishing expansion of equality, democracy and material security.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Few places embody the American ideals of freedom, democracy, and exploration more powerfully than our national forests.
—Time, 19 May 2026
Chun finally stepped down in 1988 amid growing calls for democracy.
—CNN Money, 19 May 2026
In the West, nation-states produced an astonishing expansion of equality, democracy and material security.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democracy
republic
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Grandmasters from Russia and other Soviet republics occupied the chess summit from 1927 to 2007 in a procession of world champions that was interrupted only briefly by Dutchman Max Euwe in the 1930s and American Bobby Fischer in the 1970s.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The California republic lasted 25 days and was never recognized by another nation.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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