democratic
[ dem-uh-krat-ik ]
/ ˌdɛm əˈkræt ɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of democracy or a democracy.
pertaining to or characterized by the principle of political or social equality for all: democratic treatment.
advocating or upholding democracy.
(initial capital letter)Politics.
- of, relating to, or characteristic of the Democratic Party.
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Democratic-Republican Party.
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democratic
/ (ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk) /
adjective
of, characterized by, derived from, or relating to the principles of democracy
upholding or favouring democracy or the interests of the common people
popular with or for the benefit of alldemocratic sports
Derived forms of democratic
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