democracy
democracy: n. (pl. -ies) 1 a a system of government by the whole population, usu. through elected representatives. b a State so governed. c any organization governed on democratic principles. 2 a classless and tolerant form of society. 3 US a the principles of the Democratic Party. b its members. [F dmocratie f. LL democratia f. Gk demokratia f. demos the people + -CRACY]
Most popular pairs with democracy
democracy now jacksonian democracy direct democracy athenian democracy american democracy representative democracy
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