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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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Her commitment to nonviolent change dates to the days of antidemocratic strongman Hugo Chávez.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 12, 2025

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

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

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2023

Of course, an emphasis on the rule of law and justice are central to confronting and stopping antidemocratic leaders.

From Salon Apr. 11, 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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