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democracy ( Noun)
UK /dɪˈmɒk.rə.si/ US /dɪˈmɑː.krə.si/
Plural
democracies
1-
B2
a form of governance where a nation's citizens are allowed for their delegates.
-> The Republic of Turkey has been governed by democracy for years.
-> Democracy offers all citizens the right to vote and be elected.
Synonym
republic
Opposite
autocracy, dictatorship
2-
B2
a nation with this governance structure
-> We are living in a democracy, you are free about election.
-> The fact that the power is always in the same party is due to one-party democracy.
Synonym
republic
Opposite
despotism, dictatorship
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B2
Everybody in a company, for example, should be treated fairly and equally, and they should have the opportunity to participate in decision-making.
-> In this team we believe in democracy, all participants may be a candidate.
-> In the company democracy loses its significance.
Synonym
justice, egalitarianism
Opposite
authoritarianism