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democratic
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As an adjective, democratic means pertaining to democracy.
Meanings of democratic
5 meaningsadjective
Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.
“The United States is a democratic country, as the citizens are allowed to choose leaders to represent their interests.”
Exhibiting social equality; egalitarian.
Belong to or relating to the Democratic Party
“Democratic senator”
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”
Representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
“democratic art forms”
“a democratic or popular movement”
“popular thought”
Similar: popular
Alternative letter-case form of Democratic ("of, pertaining to, or supporting the Democratic Party")
noun
Synonym of democrat ("a supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France)")
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).