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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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