1. a system of government in which power is held by the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives
2. a country that has this form of government
3. the practice or ideals of social equality and respect for the individual within a community

Examples

• The United States is a democracy where citizens vote for their leaders.
• Democracy requires active participation from its citizens.
• Many countries transitioned to democracy after the fall of communism.
• The school council operates on principles of democracy.
• Ancient Athens is often cited as the birthplace of democracy.
• Democracy protects the rights of minorities as well as the majority.
• The new constitution established democracy after decades of military rule.