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democratic
[dem-uh-krat-ik]
adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of democracy or a democracy.
pertaining to or characterized by the principle of political or social equality for all.
democratic treatment.
advocating or upholding democracy.
(initial capital letter)
of, relating to, or characteristic of the Democratic Party.
of, relating to, or belonging to the Democratic-Republican Party.
democratic
/ ˌɛəˈæɪ /
adjective
of, characterized by, derived from, or relating to the principles of democracy
upholding or favouring democracy or the interests of the common people
popular with or for the benefit of all
democratic sports
Other Word Forms
- democratically adverb
- antidemocratic adjective
- antidemocratical adjective
- antidemocratically adverb
- half-democratic adjective
- hyperdemocratic adjective
- nondemocratic adjective
- nondemocratical adjective
- nondemocratically adverb
- predemocratic adjective
- prodemocratic adjective
- pseudo-Democratic adjective
- pseudodemocratic adjective
- pseudodemocratically adverb
- quasi-democratic adjective
- quasi-democratically adverb
- superdemocratic adjective
- superdemocratically adverb
- undemocratic adjective
- undemocratically adverb
- ˌˈپ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of democratic1
Example Sentences
He has turned a controversial but undeniably democratic and dynamic nation into a semi-authoritarian armed fortress and a global pariah.
In multiple interviews, individuals also described protesting as a democratic duty.
Partisan polarization and voter alienation are key symptoms of worldwide democratic backsliding.
“Under normal circumstances in most democratic countries, when police perceive protests to be potentially more violent, more of a threat, they will escalate as well, and there’s a dance between policing and protest,” Morrill said.
Speaking after him, Corbyn said: "I saw this whole effort as being a means to try and silence the democratic rights of everyone in our society by picking on us two as members of Parliament".
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When To Use
The adjective democratic is used to describe something that operates under or or resembles democracy, a form of government in which the citizens hold the power.Usually, the word democratic is used to describe political systems, governments, or countries that use such systems. It can also be used to describe voting systems, philosophies, or strategies that rely on a majority vote or that allow everyone to give their opinion.When capitalized, Democratic is used in the name of the Democratic Party, one of the major political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party.Example: The United States of America practices a democratic form of government where citizens vote on issues and elect politicians by majority vote.
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