B1nounpolitics
US/dɪˈmɑː.krə.si/
UK/dɪˈmɒk.rə.si/
a system of government in which people choose their leaders by voting
In context
In a democracy, citizens can criticize the government without fear.
Ancient Athens is often described as the birthplace of democracy.
The students voted on the new rules, which was a small lesson in democracy.
Words that go with democracy
adjective + noun
- parliamentary democracyBritain is a parliamentary democracy with a monarch as head of state.
- multiparty democracyThe country moved to multiparty democracy in the early 1990s.
- healthy democracyA free press is essential for a healthy democracy.
verb + noun
- restore democracyProtesters demanded that the army restore democracy immediately.
noun + preposition
- transition to democracySpain's transition to democracy began after 1975.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The democracy is important for every country.Correct: Democracy is important for every country.