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antidemocratic

British  
/ ˌæntɪˌdɛməˈkrætɪk /

adjective

  1. opposed to the principles or practice of democracy

    anti-democratic forces

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Plenty of things are antidemocratic and nevertheless work in service of the people.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

By portraying Moses as an antidemocratic despot, Caro understates the extent to which his actions reflected the mainstream political thinking of the time.

From Slate Sep. 16, 2024

For obvious reasons, Schmitt's theories about a state of exception, violence, totalitarianism, and nationalism were highly appealing for the Nazis and other such antidemocratic and illiberal movements and leaders.

From Salon May 25, 2023

They can also counteract antidemocratic aspects of the political process by empowering underrepresented communities.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2023

I warned Mr. de Klerk that any antidemocratic actions would have serious repercussions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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