Word Meaning

Meaning of democracy

- Government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is retained and directly exercised by the people.
- Government by popular representation; a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but is indirectly exercised through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed; a constitutional representative government; a republic.
- Collectively, the people, regarded as the source of government.
- The principles and policy of the Democratic party, so called.

Crossword clue for democracy

- Self government