Democratic meaning

What does “democratic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“democratic” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality.

democratic

adjective

  1. characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

    “democratic government”

    “a democratic country”

    Oppositesundemocratic
  2. belong to or relating to the Democratic Party

    “Democratic senator”

  3. representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large

    “democratic art forms”

    “a democratic or popular movement”

    Synonymspopular

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University