democratic government

Meaning

1. 1nouncountable or uncountable

   A system in which citizens choose their leaders and have a say in decisions, usually through elections.

   Grammar: Can be used with 'a' or without an article: 'a democratic government' or 'democratic government'.

   Patterns

   • a democratic government
   • under a democratic government
   • democratic government in [country]

   The country finally established a democratic government after years of dictatorship.

   Democratic government requires regular, free elections and protection of minority rights.

   Many people around the world are calling for democratic government.

Word forms

Common combinations

establish a democratic government

The rebels promised to establish a democratic government once peace returned.

a stable democratic government

A stable democratic government needs strong institutions.

under democratic government

Under democratic government, citizens can criticize their leaders openly.

transition to democratic government

The transition to democratic government was slow and difficult.

Synonyms and how they differ

democracy

Democracy can mean the same system, but it also refers to a country that has this system; 'democratic government' focuses on the governing process.

representative government

Representative government emphasizes that officials are elected to represent the people, while democratic government stresses the people's overall power.

Opposites

Word family

democracy noun

A system of government by the whole population, usually through elected representatives.

democrat noun

A person who believes in or supports democracy.

democratic adjective

Relating to democracy or based on the principle of equality and participation.

democratically adverb

In a way that follows democratic principles.

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