/dɛˌmʌkɹæˈtɪk/ - [demukratik] - dem•o•crat•ic
We found 9 definitions of democratic from 4 different sources.
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democratic - characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; "democratic government"; "a democratic country"; "a democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords"- George du Maurier | ||
undemocratic not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals; "the union broke with its past undemocratic procedures" | ||
elected, elective subject to popular election; "elective official" | ||
antiauthoritarian opposed to authoritarianism | ||
classless, egalitarian favoring social equality; "a classless society" | ||
parliamentary having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament; "parliamentary government" | ||
parliamentary having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament; "parliamentary government" | ||
participatory affording the opportunity for individual participation; "participatory democracy" | ||
popular (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | ||
representative being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives; "representative government as defined by Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people" | ||
democratic - representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large; "democratic art forms"; "a democratic or popular movement"; "popular thought"; "popular science"; "popular fiction" | ||
popular | ||
common having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual; "the common man"; "a common sailor"; "the common cold"; "a common nuisance"; "followed common procedure"; "it is common knowledge that she lives alone"; "the common housefly"; "a common brand of soap" | ||
democratic - belong to or relating to the Democratic Party; "Democratic senator" |