democracy
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A system of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
dictatorship
autocracy
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The country held its first free elections after decades without _____."
Answer: democracy
In your own words, what does "democracy" mean?
A system of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting.
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