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
In Russia, counter-extremism laws have become blunt instruments for crushing democracy.
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Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The freedom to express ourselves is a fundamental American right and the very core of our democracy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
This country was built on a democracy.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
This imbalance destabilizes democracy, distorts our economy, and limits human potential.
—Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The freedom to express ourselves is a fundamental American right and the very core of our democracy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
This country was built on a democracy.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
This imbalance destabilizes democracy, distorts our economy, and limits human potential.
—Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democracy
republic
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For a night out, pair it with Dôen’s romantic paisley dress, cinch the waist with Banana republic’s knotted belt, then finish with Alaïa’s Le Click bag.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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France abolished the monarchy and declared a republic in 1792 during the French Revolution, and soon after, executed King Louis XVI by guillotine on charges of high treason.—
John Toher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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