dem·o·crat·ic 
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/ adjective
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/ adjective 1 : based on a form of government in which the people choose leaders by voting : of or relating to democracy
▪ The dictatorship gave way to a democratic (form of) government. ▪ Democratic elections were held there today for the first time. ▪ the country's new democratic constitution ▪ Debates are an important part of the democratic process. 2 Democratic : of or relating to one of the two major political parties in the U.S.
▪ The Democratic candidate for governor won the debate. ▪ Most of these policies appeal to Democratic voters. ▪ an interview with a leader of the Democratic Party — compare republican 3 [more democratic; most democratic] : relating to the idea that all people should be treated equally
▪ democratic principles ▪ The organization works to promote democratic reforms/changes around the world. ▪ a more democratic society 4 [more democratic; most democratic] formal : designed for or liked by most people
▪ democratic art ▪ Her article extols the benefits of democratic education.
▪ The dictatorship gave way to a democratic (form of) government. ▪ Democratic elections were held there today for the first time. ▪ the country's new democratic constitution ▪ Debates are an important part of the democratic process.
▪ The Democratic candidate for governor won the debate. ▪ Most of these policies appeal to Democratic voters. ▪ an interview with a leader of the Democratic Party — compare republican
▪ democratic principles ▪ The organization works to promote democratic reforms/changes around the world. ▪ a more democratic society
▪ democratic art ▪ Her article extols the benefits of democratic education.
— dem·o·crat·i·cal·ly /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪkli/ adverb
▪ a democratically elected leader ▪ Decisions in the company are made democratically.
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪkli/ adverb ▪ a democratically elected leader ▪ Decisions in the company are made democratically.
