democracy
democracy Lexical Profile
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• noun
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.
"Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy."
A state, country, or political unit governed under a democratic system.
"Representatives from several Western democracies attended the international climate summit."
The practice or principle of social equality, inclusivity, and respect for individual rights within a community or organization.
"The cooperative operates on principles of workplace democracy, giving every employee an equal vote."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century via Middle French démocratie and Medieval Latin democratia from Ancient Greek dēmokratía, a compound of dêmos ('common people') and krátos ('rule' or 'strength').