DEMOCRATIC Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

democratic

adjective

ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik

Definition of democratic

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of, relating to, or favoring political democracy the democratic system ensures that every citizen's voice is heard

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Recent Examples of democratic Last year's laureate was Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, awarded for her work promoting democratic rights in the country. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 No election date Despite the emphasis on democratic elections, Figuera did not provide a timetable for holding them. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Gowanus isn’t in some socially democratic Northern European city, where these kinds of transformations happen sanely and smoothly. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026 Venezuelan opposition leader won last year Last year, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation. — Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for democratic

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The fabric has become increasingly popular among our Shop AD editors in seasons like fall and winter.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2026
Graveyards, which would seem haunted by definition, are popular destinations, and a few in the state are legendary for their eerie atmospheres and ghost sightings.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of popular

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And, in a representative bid of concern, the coaches are cursing in their news conferences.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The pilot should highlight your company’s path to success, either by benefiting a representative target customer type or by showing that delivery can be perfected for efficiency or scale.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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The Northern Mariana Islands opted to become a self-governing commonwealth in association with the United States.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
One of the key locations for the exercise is Yonaguni, Japan's westernmost island just 68 miles east of Taiwan, a self-governing island that Beijing calls its own territory.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

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