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Democracy
/dɪˈmɒkrəsi/
A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions about their leaders and laws, typically by voting.
Synonyms:
republic
Antonyms:
tyranny
autocracy
dictatorship
despotism
Examples:
Democracy
lets people choose their leaders.
In a
democracy
, everyone should have a voice.
Etymology:
From the late 16th century, taking from the ancient Greek
dēmokratia,
from
dēmos,
meaning people, and
kratos,
meaning rule or strength.
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