democratic
ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk
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Definition of democratic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
equalityensuring equal rights and participation for all
  • The organization promotes democratic values in the workplace.
egalitarian representative
2.
governmentrelated to a system of government by the people
  • The country has a democratic system of governance.
egalitarian republican self-governing
3.
politicsappealing to or benefiting the general public
  • The new policy is democratic and inclusive.
egalitarian popular public-spirited
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political change establishing democracy, often peacefully
The democratic revolution transformed the country's political landscape.
education where students help make decisions and all are treated equally
Democratic education lets students help decide school rules.
system of managing public affairs where people choose or influence leaders
The organization supports projects that strengthen democratic governance worldwide.
open discussion where different views are shared before collective decisions
Universities should encourage democratic debate on important social issues.
basic idea that supports fair participation and decision-making in democracy
Free and fair elections are a key democratic principle.
system of rule where decisions are made by people through voting
The country changed from a dictatorship to a democratic system.

Origin of democratic

Greek, demokratia (rule by the people)

Terms with democratic included in their meaning

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blueadj.
politics
related to the Democratic Party
voting process
system or method of democratic voting
US politics
member of the Democratic Party in the US
politics
country protecting civil liberties and democratic principles
politics
operated according to democratic principles
politics
person who promotes democratic principles
government system
system that pretends to be democratic but is not truly democratic
US politics
surge of Democratic voters in elections

Examples of democratic in a sentence

  • They strive for a democratic approach in decision-making.
  • They fought for a more democratic society.
  • The democratic process ensures fair elections.
  • The democratic approach ensured fair representation.
  • Her democratic style of leadership was appreciated by all.

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  1. French:démocratique, populaire, ...
  2. German:demokratisch, ...
  3. Italian:democratici, democratico, ...
  4. Spanish:democrático, popular, ...
  5. Portuguese:democrático, popular, ...
  6. Chinese:民主的, 民主制度的, ...
  7. Japanese:民主的な, 民主主義の, ...
  8. Arabic:دِيمُقْرَاطِيّ, دِيمُوقْرَاطِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דֵמוֹקְרָטִי, עַמָּמִי, ...
  10. Russian:демократический, демократичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:демократичний, ...
  12. Hindi:लोकतांत्रिक, प्रजातांत्रिक, ...
Democratic US
ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk

Definition of Democratic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

US politicsUSrelating to the US party that uses a blue donkey symbolUS
  • She is a Democratic senator from California.
left-wing progressive

Noun

US politicsUSperson who belongs to the major US party favoring progressive policiesUS
  • She is a Democratic who supports healthcare reform.
party member
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country in North Africa with a Mediterranean coastline
The Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria is rich in natural resources.
country in Central Africa with Kinshasa as its capital
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in minerals.
official name of the country Sri Lanka
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is in South Asia.
official name of East Germany from 1949 to 1990
The German Democratic Republic joined the United Nations in 1973.
major political party in the United States advocating for liberal policies
The Democratic Party nominated a new candidate for the upcoming election..
official name of North Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is often called North Korea.

Origin of Democratic

Greek, demokratia (rule by the people)

Examples of Democratic in a sentence

  • The Democratic candidate won the election.
  • The Democratic spoke passionately at the rally.
  • He is a Democratic who advocates for climate change policies.

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  1. French:démocrate, ...
  2. German:demokratisch, Demokrat, ...
  3. Italian:Democratico, Democratic, ...
  4. Spanish:demócrata, ...
  5. Portuguese:Democrata, ...
  6. Chinese:民主党, 民主党人, ...
  7. Japanese:民主党の, 民主党員, ...
  8. Arabic:دِيمُقْرَاطِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דֵּמוֹקְרָטִי, דֵּמוֹקְרָט, ...
  10. Russian:демократический, демократ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:демократичний, демократка, ...
  12. Hindi:डेमोक्रेटिक, ...
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