Synonyms for Democracy
Definition of democracy
- noun
- the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
- a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
- the doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group
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Writing tips for "democracy"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like commonwealth, republic can replace "democracy" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Democracy" in song lyrics
See how democracy is used in real songs:
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"Let's Represent Democracy"
Beast 1333 — America -
"Whoever's in that line of fire - chest full of democracy!"
Cage f/ Jello Biafra — Grand Ol' Party Crash -
"How could they possibly say this is democracy?"
William Cooper f/ 9th Prince, Nature — Bring it Back