democratic
/dɛməˈkratɪk
/adjective
1Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles: democratic countries democratic government...
- What people see as democratic principles may sometimes have to be compromised.
- In theory, the fund supports democratic institutions in the nations it assists.
- You also think our freedoms will be reined in and our democracy will be less democratic.
Synonyms
elected, representative, parliamentary, popular, of the people, populist;
egalitarian, classless;
self-governing, autonomous, republican
1.1Favouring or characterized by social equality; egalitarian: cycling is a very democratic activity which can be enjoyed by anyone...
- In many ways, running is the most democratic of sports.
- It is a democratic sport for all people of all ages.
- Most of all, footbag kicking is a democratic sport.
2 (Democratic) (In the US) relating to the Democratic Party: a Democratic fundraiser a Democratic governor...
- In July and August the Democratic and Republican parties hold their nominating conventions.
- He brought a variety of Democratic congressmen on stage to wave at the crowd.
- No member of the Democratic congressional leadership commented on his charges.
Origin
Early 17th century: from French démocratique, via medieval Latin from Greek dēmokratikos, from dēmokratia (see democracy).