Democratic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dÉ›məˈkɹætɪk/
• Rhymes: -ætɪk

Alternative forms

• democratick (archaic: antedates spelling changes recommended and popularized by et al.)

Origin

From Old French democratique, from Ancient Greek δημοκρατικός (demokratikos, "of or for democracy", "favoring or suited for democracy")

Full definition of democratic

Adjective

1. Pertaining to democracy; favoring democracy, or constructed upon the principle of government by the people.The United States is a democratic country, as the citizens are allowed to choose leaders to represent their interests.
2. (US) Relating to a political party so called; usually, Democratic.Mount Vernon is run by a strong democratic party organization.

Derived terms

• nondemocratic
• quasidemocratic
• semidemocratic
• German Democratic Republic