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DEMOCRACY

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Democracy.

Democracy - as a noun

The political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commonwealth24republic14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
form of governmentpolitical system
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
majority rule

Example Sentences

"Citizens in a democracy have the right to vote and participate in the political process."
"The principles of democracy include majority rule and respect for minority rights."
"Some countries are transitioning from autocracy to democracy."
"The concept of democracy originated in ancient Greece."
"Freedom of the press is essential for a functioning democracy."
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Word Game Points

Is DEMOCRACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, democracy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEMOCRACY has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is DEMOCRACY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, democracy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEMOCRACY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is DEMOCRACY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, democracy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEMOCRACY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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