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    democratic
    /ˌdɛməˈkratɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or supporting democracy or its principles: "democratic countries"
    • 2. (in the US) relating to the Democratic Party: "a Democratic fundraiser"

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  2. adjective. us / ˌdem·əˈkræt̬·ɪk / Add to word list. politics & government. using the principles of democracy in elections and government: That country has never had a democratic election (= an election in which all adults can vote). Australia is a democratic country.

  3. The meaning of DEMOCRATIC is of, relating to, or favoring democracy. How to use democratic in a sentence.

  4. In general usage, democratic is used to describe things that involve a majority vote or require an entire group to debate and decide on a course of action. For example, if your family votes on what to eat for dinner, you are taking a democratic approach to choosing what to eat.

  5. Jul 11, 2024 · Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or through freely elected representatives. The term is derived from the Greek ‘demokratia,’ which was coined in the 5th century BCE to denote the political systems of some Greek city-states, notably Athens.

  6. adjective. us / ˌdem·əˈkræt̬·ɪk / Add to word list. politics & government. using the principles of democracy in elections and government: That country has never had a democratic election (= an election in which all adults can vote). Australia is a democratic country.

  7. Something that is democratic is based on the idea that everyone should have equal rights and should be involved in making important decisions. Education is the basis of a democratic society. He called for widespread changes to make the armed forces more democratic and less expensive.

  8. adjective. characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality. “ democratic government”. “a democratic country”. “"a democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords"- George du Maurier”. synonyms: antiauthoritarian. opposed to authoritarianism. classless, egalitarian.

  9. Definition of democratic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. DEMOCRACY meaning: 1. the belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this…. Learn more.

  11. DEMOCRATIC meaning: 1 : based on a form of government in which the people choose leaders by voting of or relating to democracy; 2 : of or relating to one of the two major political parties in the U.S.