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- [dem-uh-krat-ik]
- /ˌdɛm əˈkræt ɪk/
- /ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dem-uh-krat-ik]
- /ˌdɛm əˈkræt ɪk/
Definitions of democratic word
- adjective democratic A democratic country, government, or political system is governed by representatives who are elected by the people. 3
- adjective democratic Something that is democratic is based on the idea that everyone should have equal rights and should be involved in making important decisions. 3
- adjective democratic Democratic is used in the titles of some political parties. 3
- adjective democratic of, characterized by, derived from, or relating to the principles of democracy 3
- adjective democratic upholding or favouring democracy or the interests of the common people 3
- adjective democratic popular with or for the benefit of all 3
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Origin of democratic
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < French démocratique or Medieval Latin dēmocraticus, both < Greek dēmokratikós, equivalent to dēmokrat(ía) (see democracy) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Democratic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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democratic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for democratic
adj democratic
- egalitarian — asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- orderly — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
- popular — regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
adjective democratic
- self-governing — governed by itself or having self-government, as a state or community; independent.
- independent — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
- classless — When politicians talk about a classless society, they mean a society in which people are not affected by social status.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- unrestricted — confined; limited.
Antonyms for democratic
adjective democratic
- autocratic — An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice.
- repressive — tending or serving to repress: repressive laws.
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