"overdemocracy" meaning in All languages combined

See overdemocracy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From over- + democracy. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|democracy}} over- + democracy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overdemocracy (uncountable)
  1. Excessive democracy. Tags: uncountable
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