The difference between Democracy and Dictatorship

When used as nouns, democracy means rule by the people, especially as a form of government, whereas dictatorship means a type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

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  1. Democracy as a noun (uncountable):

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

  2. Democracy as a noun (countable, government):

    A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction.

  3. Democracy as a noun (uncountable):

    Belief in political freedom and equality; the "spirit of democracy".

  1. Dictatorship as a noun:

    A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

  2. Dictatorship as a noun:

    A government which exercises autocratic rule.

  3. Dictatorship as a noun:

    Any household, institution, or other organization that is run under such sovereignty or autocracy.

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