democratic

 
Pronunciation: /dɛməˈkratɪk/

adjective

  • 1relating to or supporting democracy or its principles: democratic countries democratic government
  • favouring or characterized by social equality; egalitarian: cycling is a very democratic activity which can be enjoyed by anyone
  • 2 (Democratic) (in the US) relating to the Democratic Party: a Democratic fundraiser a Democratic governor

Derivatives

democratically

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from French démocratique, via medieval Latin from Greek dēmokratikos, from dēmokratia (see democracy)