Synonyms of democracy

democracy

noun

di-ˈmä-krə-sē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• republic
• sovereignty
• self-rule
• self-government
• autonomy
• pure democracy
• home rule
• self-determination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dictatorship
• tyranny
• monarchy
• despotism
• totalitarianism
• monocracy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of democracy

The violence taking place across Albania is a worrying sign for a country struggling to maintain its democracy and continue the path to EU accession. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The United States cannot single-handedly restore Nicaragua’s democracy. — Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Educators across the country are developing civics curricula that engage students in the practice of democracy, rather than drilling them in recitations of rights and procedures. — Trygve Throntveit, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026

Magyar campaigned heavily against corruption and in favor of bringing Hungary back into the fold of European Union democracies. — Jovana Gec, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026