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
Before King Charles had been heralded at the door of the chamber in that most hallowed hall to democracy, the floor of the House and the gallery above had been excitedly echoing with anticipation as people took their seats.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
His worst deed was to destroy USAID, the Agency for International Development, which had been our main civilian instrument for fostering survival, hope and democracy in foreign lands.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
For decades, both men exercised their rights enshrined in that document to vote in the world’s largest democracy.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
South Africa went through this process in the transition to democracy, turning its state broadcaster into a public one.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
His worst deed was to destroy USAID, the Agency for International Development, which had been our main civilian instrument for fostering survival, hope and democracy in foreign lands.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
For decades, both men exercised their rights enshrined in that document to vote in the world’s largest democracy.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
South Africa went through this process in the transition to democracy, turning its state broadcaster into a public one.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democracy
republic
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Voting is the highest civic act in a constitutional republic.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The general’s comments come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said in statements that Ukraine has evidence Russia provided Iran intelligence support and material support for the Islamic republic’s drone programs.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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