democracy

1. Rule by the people, especially as a form of government, such as (uncountable)
2. A form of government where the people elect representatives who propose and approve laws and administer the government on their behalf (representative democracy). (countable, uncountable)
3. A form of government where the people vote directly on laws and government decisions (direct democracy). (countable, uncountable)
4. A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction. (countable)
5. A state with a democratic system of government. (countable)
6. Belief in political freedom and equality; the "spirit of democracy". (uncountable)

Plural democracies