democracy

/dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
noun
  1. A system of government in which the people choose their leaders by voting.
    • In a democracy, citizens have the right to vote for their representatives.
    • Many countries around the world have adopted democracy as their form of government.
    • The teacher explained how democracy works in the United States.
  2. A situation or organization in which everyone has equal rights and can participate in decisions.
    • The club operates as a democracy, with all members voting on important issues.
    • Workplace democracy gives employees a say in company policies.
    • They believe in democracy within the family, letting children vote on weekend activities.
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