antidemocratic
adjective
an·ti·dem·o·crat·ic
ˌan-tē-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed or hostile to the theories or policies of democracy
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Power can be lawful in the abstract and antidemocratic in its application.
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Stephanie A, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Like many of his colleagues, Edwards conceded that Trump and MAGA expressed disturbingly antidemocratic sentiments that exceeded presidential norms.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Indiana’s vote should also mark the end of the absurd and antidemocratic gerrymandering push by the president.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie A, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Like many of his colleagues, Edwards conceded that Trump and MAGA expressed disturbingly antidemocratic sentiments that exceeded presidential norms.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Indiana’s vote should also mark the end of the absurd and antidemocratic gerrymandering push by the president.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Antidemocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antidemocratic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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