democratic
IPA: dɛmʌkrˈætɪk
noun
- (chiefly in the plural, dated) Synonym of democrat (“a supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France)”)
adjective
- Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.
- Exhibiting social equality; egalitarian.
- (US politics) Of, pertaining to, or supporting the Democratic Party.
- (US, politics) Alternative letter-case form of Democratic (“of, pertaining to, or supporting the Democratic Party”) [(US politics) Of, pertaining to, or supporting the Democratic Party.]
- (rare) Alternative letter-case form of democratic (“pertaining to democracy”) [Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.]
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Examples of "democratic" in Sentences
- In a democratic society, all citizens have the right to vote for their leaders
- The democratic process allows for peaceful transitions of power within the government
- The principles of a democratic government include freedom of speech and equal rights for all individuals
- Democratic countries often have systems of checks and balances to prevent abuse of power
- It is important for citizens to actively participate in the democratic process by voting in elections
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