(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France). / Someone who rules a representative democracy.

The official name of South Yemen.

A system of government in which the populace votes but the media hold power through influence.

A political party in Zimbabwe, founded in 1999. Abbreviation: MDC.

Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people. / Exhibiting social equality; egalitarian.

(chiefly in the plural, dated) Synonym of democrat (“a supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France)”)

The political processes which are driven by groups of ordinary citizens, as opposed to larger organizations or wealthy individuals with concentrated vested interests in particular policies.

(politics) A member or supporter of a democratic party. / (US politics) A member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States. / (politics) A proponent of democracy.

(US politics, proscribed, derogatory, offensive) Of or belonging to the Democratic Party in the United States.