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How to pronounce democracy
Say it like this: /dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does democracy mean?
nounRule by the people, especially as a form of government, such as
“Everyone who wanted to speak did so. It was democracy in its purest form.”
A form of government where the people elect representatives who propose and approve laws and administer the government on their behalf (representative democracy).
A form of government where the people vote directly on laws and government decisions (direct democracy).
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