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democracy Antonyms

Opposite of democracy

Because the opposite of democracy shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A system of government in which political power is vested in the whole population or all eligible members of a state, typically exercised through freely elected representatives.

Usage Example

"Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a healthy dictatorship."

Strongest
dictatorship
autocracy
tyranny
totalitarianism
despotism
Strong
authoritarianism
monarchy
oligarchy

• noun (Context 2)

A state, country, or political unit governed under a democratic system.

Usage Example

"Representatives from several Western democracies attended the international climate summit."

Strongest
dictatorship
autocracy
Strong
police state

• noun (Context 3)

The practice or principle of social equality, inclusivity, and respect for individual rights within a community or organization.

Usage Example

"The cooperative operates on principles of workplace elitism, giving every employee an equal vote."

Strong
elitism
inequality
hierarchy

Similar words to democracy

Words similar to democracy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

self-government
egalitarianism
self-rule
equality
republic
fairness
commonwealth
See all synonyms of democracy

• Nearby Words

demo
demobilization
demobilize
democracy
democrat
democratic
democratically

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Democracy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/democracy
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