democratic

dem-o-crat-ic · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

  2. 2.

    Favoring social equality; egalitarian.

  3. 3.

    (Democratic, capitalized) Relating to the Democratic Party in the United States.

Related words

Antonyms: authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, totalitarian
See also: Democrats, democracy, egalitarian, republic
Synonyms: egalitarian, popular, representative, self-governing

Etymology

From Greek demokratikos, from demokratia (democracy), from demos (the people) + kratos (power, rule). Entered English in the 17th century.