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
If the court’s legal reasoning is correct, obeying the rule of law produces an antidemocratic result.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2023
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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