Definition

Adverb 1. In a way that relates to or supports democracy: In a manner characterized by the principles of democracy, such as equality, participation, and decision-making by the people. 2. By means of a democratic process: Through procedures that involve the fair and equal participation of all members, typically through voting or consensus.

Usage

The adverb "democratically" describes how an action is performed or how a state is achieved. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action aligns with democratic principles.

Examples

• The committee members democratically voted on the new policy. (The voting process followed democratic rules.)
• A leader should be democratically chosen by the people. (The selection method involves the people's vote.)
• The group made all its decisions democratically. (Every decision was made through a participatory process.)

Advanced Usage

• "Democratically accountable": Responsible to the people through democratic mechanisms.
  • The agency must be democratically accountable to the citizens it serves.
• "Democratically legitimate": Having authority or validity derived from a democratic process.
  • Their mandate is democratically legitimate after winning a free and fair election.

Variants and Related Words

• Democratic (adjective): Relating to or supporting democracy.
  • a democratic society
• Democracy (noun): A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
  • The country transitioned to a democracy.
• Democratize (verb): To introduce a democratic system or democratic principles to.
  • The aim is to democratize access to education.

Synonyms

• Electorally: By means of an election.
• Participatorily: In a way that involves the participation of all.
• Collectively: By a group as a whole.

Antonyms

• Autocratically: In a manner with one person having absolute power.
• Authoritatively: In a commanding manner that does not involve consultation.
• Dictatorially: In a manner characteristic of a dictator.

Adverb

1. in a democratic manner; based on democratic principles
   • it was decided democratically
   • democratically elected government