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单词 democratic
释义

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).

Rhymes

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