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democratically

/ˌdɛm.əˈkræt̬.ɪ.kə.li/
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Adjective:democratic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that conforms to or uses the principles of democracy, especially through free elections or majority voting.

Example

"The committee members were democratically elected by the student body at the start of the semester."

2

In an egalitarian manner that favors social equality and treats all participants fairly and equally.

Example

"The team decided to divide the project responsibilities democratically so everyone had an equal voice."

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• Rhymes for democratically

• Nearby Words

democrat
democratic
democratic republic of the congo
democratically
democratization
democratize
democratizer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'democratic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately deriving from the Ancient Greek 'dēmokratia', combining 'dēmos' (the common people) and 'kratos' (rule or strength).

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