Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or supporting democracy: Characterized by principles of political or social equality, where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
   • Representing or appealing to the people at large: Adapted for or belonging to the common people; popular in nature.
   • Belonging to or relating to the Democratic Party: Pertaining to one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective (Relating to democracy):
  • The country transitioned to a democratic system of government.
  • Democratic values include freedom of speech and fair elections.
• Adjective (Appealing to the people):
  • The museum's new exhibit aims to be more democratic and accessible to all.
  • He has a democratic taste in music, enjoying everything from classical to pop.
• Adjective (Relating to the Democratic Party):
  • She is running for office as the Democratic candidate.
  • The Democratic platform focuses on healthcare reform.

Advanced Usage

• "democratic socialism": A political ideology that advocates for achieving socialist goals within a democratic political system.
  • The party's principles are rooted in democratic socialism.
• "democratic deficit": A perceived lack of democracy, accountability, or transparency in an institution or process.
  • Critics argue that the organization suffers from a democratic deficit.

Variants and Related Words

• Democracy (n): A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
  • The nation is a proud democracy.
• Democrat (n):
  • An advocate or supporter of democracy.
  • A member or supporter of the Democratic Party.
• Democratize (v): To make something accessible to everyone; to introduce a democratic system or principles.
  • The internet helped democratize access to information.

Synonyms

• Egalitarian: Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
• Popular: Liked or admired by many people; intended for or suited to the general public.
• Self-governing: Exercising control over one's own affairs.

Related Phrases

• Democratic process: The methods and procedures involved in the administration of a democratic system, such as voting and debate.
  • The change was made through a proper democratic process.
• Democratic institution: An organization or structure fundamental to a democratic society, such as a parliament, free press, or independent judiciary.
  • A free press is a vital democratic institution.

Related Idioms

• The democratic thing to do: An action that is fair, inclusive, and considers the will or benefit of the majority.
  • Let's take a vote; it's the democratic thing to do.

Adjective

1. representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
   • democratic art forms
   • a democratic or popular movement
   • popular thought
   • popular science
   • popular fiction
2. belong to or relating to the Democratic Party
   • Democratic senator
3. characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
   • democratic government
   • a democratic country
   • a democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords- George du Maurier