democracy

Definition

  • noun: a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
  • noun: government by the people
  • synonyms: republic

Examples

  • The company is not a 'democracy'; decisions are made by a board of directors, not the workers.

  • In a 'democracy', every citizen should have the right to vote.

  • The nation has chosen 'democracy' over monarchy.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - bad discussion again and again. - Honey, honey. We're not getting into-- By the way, it's fine for your father and I to disagree. That's what a democracy is. Your father defends the right-wing of the Republican party, and I happen to think you almost got to be - Okay. Okay! (..)
    2011 Midnight in Paris