de·moc·ra·cy
Pronounced:
/dɪˈmɑ:krəsi/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural de·moc·ra·ciesMeaning:
1 a [noncount] : a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting ▪ The nation has chosen democracy over monarchy. ▪ the principles of democracy b [count] : a country ruled by democracy ▪ In a democracy, every citizen should have the right to vote. ▪ Western democracies
2 : an organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights [count] ▪ The company is not a democracy; decisions are made by a board of directors, not the workers. [noncount] ▪ There is democracy within the company. —see also social democracy
2 : an organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights [count] ▪ The company is not a democracy; decisions are made by a board of directors, not the workers. [noncount] ▪ There is democracy within the company. —see also social democracy