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
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Recent Examples of democracy
The foundation provided 74 grants to 67 organizations last year.
Organizations that protect democracy received $2.64 million, with most providing multi-year support.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
But how soon? Carol Richardson Orlando Politicians grind democracy to a halt
Politicians are the bane of democratic society.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
This is imagined as an internal coup meant to privatize the government and replace democracy with complete executive authority.
—Ed Simon, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
But how soon? Carol Richardson Orlando Politicians grind democracy to a halt
Politicians are the bane of democratic society.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
This is imagined as an internal coup meant to privatize the government and replace democracy with complete executive authority.
—Ed Simon, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for democracy
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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