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
Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy?
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Alex Crippen, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Several staffers of the Foundation for Progress have been tapped to join the government of José Antonio Kast, the most right-wing government that Chile has had since a return to democracy.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
That is followed by democracy and voting rights at 11%, immigration at 10%, health care and access at 9%, and economic growth and job creation at 7%.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 May 2026
As a democracy, we should be offended that our own government has done this to our brothers and sisters trying to provide a decent lifestyle for their families.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 May 2026
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Alex Crippen, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Several staffers of the Foundation for Progress have been tapped to join the government of José Antonio Kast, the most right-wing government that Chile has had since a return to democracy.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
That is followed by democracy and voting rights at 11%, immigration at 10%, health care and access at 9%, and economic growth and job creation at 7%.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 May 2026
As a democracy, we should be offended that our own government has done this to our brothers and sisters trying to provide a decent lifestyle for their families.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democracy
republic
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As a reward for leading numerous successful military campaigns against southern separatists in 1994, Saleh appointed Hadi as vice president of the new republic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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So Americans embraced Roman triumphal arches—symbols of that ancient republic—almost from the start.—
Tyler Green,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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