Who among the following first used the word Democracy?

Q. Who among the following first used the word Democracy?
Answer: Herodotus
Notes: The term democracy was first used by Herodotus in fifth century BC which implies the meaning that it is a rule by the people. Democracy is a form of government that implies that the ultimate authority of governance is vested with the ordinary people.

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