Definition of democracynext
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 These groups embrace a commitment to democracy, liberal values, separation of religion and state, and reject the religious fundamentalism of the current government. — Dahlia Scheindlin, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 Now Trump’s folks are rounding up and deporting people who were jailed in their home country for the sin of defending democracy. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 From my perspective as a political scientist, each of these facts represents a problem for democracy. — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 The aim is to influence perceptions of democracy through exaggerated narratives of instability, crime, ethnic and religious rifts, and divisions with the West. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for democracy
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republic
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  • Today, however, the twin-island republic is entering a new phase in which energy remains fundamental while investment, infrastructure development and diversification are becoming increasingly important.
    — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Alexey Tsydenov, head of the neighboring Buryatia republic, publicly confirmed her death was linked to a plague infection before quietly editing his statement hours later to use more ambiguous phrasing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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