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

  • (..) ...publishable, applicable results. Now who among you will be the next Morse? The next Einstein? Who among you will be the vanguard of democracy... ...freedom, and discovery? Today, we bequeath America's future into your able hands. Welcome to Princeton, gentlemen. It's not enough Hansen won (..)
    2001 A Beautiful Mind