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nondemocratic

British  
/ ˌnɒndɛməˈkrætɪk /

adjective

  1. not adhering to the principles or practice of democracy

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In the latter, pyramid-like power systems were of two kinds: single-pyramid autocracies or multi-pyramid hybrid regimes with both democratic and nondemocratic political elements.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2024

Explaining his unusual decision, Pottinger wrote an essay saying that “living in China also shows you what a nondemocratic country can do to its citizens.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

What is more, democracies are less likely to go to war with one another than are nondemocratic states.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Consider the changing role of some nondemocratic Muslim countries — Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2021

What about collecting biometric information in nondemocratic regimes?

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2018