noun
A political concept where the general populace directly or indirectly participates in democratic governance, often contrasted with elite or representative models.
大衆デモクラシーの時代には、メディアの影響力が大きくなる。
In an era of mass democracy, the influence of the media grows.
民主主義 is the general term for 'democracy' as a system or ideology, while 大衆デモクラシー specifically emphasizes the role and participation of the masses.
Compound of 大衆 (たいしゅう, 'the masses') and デモクラシー (from English 'democracy').