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democracy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of democracy

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

Synonyms of democracy

republic, self-government, self-rule

Words Related to democracy

home rule, self-determination

autonomy, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Near Antonyms of democracy

despotism, dictatorship, monarchy, monocracy, totalitarianism, tyranny

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