(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people. / Exhibiting social equality; egalitarian.

(chiefly in the plural, dated) Synonym of democrat (“a supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France)”)

The political processes which are driven by groups of ordinary citizens, as opposed to larger organizations or wealthy individuals with concentrated vested interests in particular policies.

plural of representative democracy

A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France). / Someone who rules a representative democracy.

The official name of South Yemen.

A system of government in which the populace votes but the media hold power through influence.

plural of democracy

A political system in which representatives are elected through winning votes of the majority of people.