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democratic

Syllabification: (dem·o·crat·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌdeməˈkratik/
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Definition of democratic

adjective

  • 1of, relating to, or supporting democracy or its principles:democratic reforms democratic government
  • favoring or characterized by social equality; egalitarian:cycling is a democratic activity that can be enjoyed by anyone
  • 2 (Democratic) of or relating to the Democratic Party.

Derivatives

democratically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

Origin:

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

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