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democratic

Pronunciation: /dɛməˈkratɪk/
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Definition of democratic

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)

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Definition of democratic in the US English dictionary

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