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democratic

/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/
dem · o · crat · ic
Adverb:democratically
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1

Relating to or supporting a system of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or through freely elected representatives.

Example

"Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of any democratic society."

2

Favoring or characterized by social equality, inclusiveness, and the absence of hereditary or class distinctions.

Example

"The community workshop was run in a remarkably democratic manner, giving every participant an equal voice."

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demobilize
democracy
democrat
democratic
democratic republic of the congo
democratically
democratization

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French démocratique, via Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek dēmokratikos, derived from dēmos ('the common people') and kratos ('rule' or 'strength').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Democratic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/democratic
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