democratic

[ dem-uh-krat-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of democracy or a democracy.
2. pertaining to or characterized by the principle of political or social equality for all:

   democratic treatment.

3. advocating or upholding democracy.
4. (initial capital letter) Politics.
   1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Democratic Party.
   2. of, relating to, or belonging to the Democratic-Republican Party.

democratic

/ ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk /

adjective

1. of, characterized by, derived from, or relating to the principles of democracy
2. upholding or favouring democracy or the interests of the common people
3. popular with or for the benefit of all

   democratic sports

Derived Forms

• ˌdemoˈcratically, adverb

Other Words From

• demo·crati·cal·ly adverb
• anti·demo·cratic adjective
• anti·demo·crati·cal adjective
• anti·demo·crati·cal·ly adverb
• half-dem·o·cratic adjective
• hyper·demo·cratic adjective
• nondem·o·cratic adjective
• nondem·o·crati·cal adjective
• nondem·o·crati·cal·ly adverb
• predem·o·cratic adjective
• prodem·o·cratic adjective
• pseudo-Demo·cratic adjective
• pseudo·demo·cratic adjective
• pseudo·demo·crati·cal·ly adverb
• quasi-demo·cratic adjective
• quasi-demo·crati·cal·ly adverb
• super·demo·cratic adjective
• super·demo·crati·cal·ly adverb
• undem·o·cratic adjective
• undem·o·crati·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of democratic¹

1595–1605; < French démocratique or Medieval Latin dēmocraticus, both < Greek dēmokratikós, equivalent to dēmokrat ( ía ) ( democracy ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

The Desperate Housewives star is viewed as a power broker for women and Latinos in Democratic Party politics.

From BBC

In 2016, Hillary Clinton, while accepting the nomination in Philadelphia, told the Democratic convention that if you had supported the party of Reagan, you were with the Democrats.

From Salon

She continues the march of politicians backed by the Democratic Socialists of America who have stormed City Hall over the past four years.

From Los Angeles Times

He increased his support significantly among Democratic base voters, most notably Latino men, and performed better than expected among Black men.

From Salon

Still, Hegseth's appointment to lead the Pentagon marks a departure from previous Republican and Democratic administrations alike.

From BBC

Related Words

• autonomous
• constitutional
• egalitarian
• free
• orderly
• popular