Looking at the latin or greek roots of the word is fine from a historical context, but I cant find any definition of democracy that doesnt sound somewhat like t

Looking at the latin or greek roots of the word is fine from a historical context, but I cant find any definition of democracy that doesnt sound somewhat like this one: "Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives". Its going to take a real stretch to not have the US fit that definition, whether or not you like how the Senate works, or find it fair.