Sham democracy Synonyms

Definitions for Sham


  • (adjective) being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
  • (adjective) being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
  • (adjective) lacking in natural or spontaneous quality

Definitions for Democracy


  • (noun) government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation
  • (noun) the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
  • (noun) a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them