antidemocratic
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
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
“We should not fall into the habit of assuming that judicial review is antidemocratic — judicial review is counter-majoritarian,” Mr. Feldman said.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2021
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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