democratically
Americanadverb
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in a way that is democratic, equitable, or free.
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in a way that follows the principles of democracy.
Example Sentences
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The patch of bus-stop snow that’s turned the color of weak coffee, shared democratically with a pack of teenage boys wearing basketball shorts under their puffer coats.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
Aged between 28 and 69, the group included democratically elected lawmakers and district councillors, as well as unionists, academics and others ranging from modest reformists to radical localists.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Its supporters portray it as a technocratic, “content neutral” measure to ensure democratically enacted EU member states’ laws are applied justly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
"At the very least this will ensure the residents within Yare and All Saints are able to vote for a democratically elected county councillor," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
It promotes a return to the democratically elected political systems of the past.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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