democratic
adjective
dem·o·crat·ic
ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or favoring democracy (see democracy sense 1)
democratic elections
a democratic government
2
often capitalized
: of or relating to one of the two major political parties in the U.S. evolving in the early 19th century from the anti-federalists and the Democratic-Republican party and associated in modern times with policies of broad social reform and internationalism
the Democratic candidate for governor
3
: relating to, appealing to, or available to the broad masses of the people
democratic art
democratic education
4
: favoring social equality : not snobbish
disagrees with her very democratic husband
Examples of democratic in a Sentence
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
The organization works to promote democratic reforms around the world.
Recent Examples on the Web
As the democratic party puts its best foot forward with the Democratic National Convention starting Monday, economic strategists have already begun analyzing party platforms.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024
Since those changes the region has remained on edge, governed by a New Delhi appointed administrator and run by bureaucrats with no democratic credentials.
—Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024
And Harris appeared in Maryland’s Washington, D.C., suburbs in June to announce her endorsement of democratic U.S. Sen. nominee Angela Alsobrooks, who is running against former Gov. Larry Hogan to replace Ben Cardin, a Democrat, upon his retirement at the end of the term.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Whether her departure will pave the way for a more or less democratic and prosperous future remains to be seen.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024
Since those changes the region has remained on edge, governed by a New Delhi appointed administrator and run by bureaucrats with no democratic credentials.
—Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024
And Harris appeared in Maryland’s Washington, D.C., suburbs in June to announce her endorsement of democratic U.S. Sen. nominee Angela Alsobrooks, who is running against former Gov. Larry Hogan to replace Ben Cardin, a Democrat, upon his retirement at the end of the term.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Whether her departure will pave the way for a more or less democratic and prosperous future remains to be seen.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024
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democratic
adjective
dem·o·crat·ic
ˌdem-ə-ˈkrat-ik
1
: of, relating to, or favoring political, social, or economic democracy
2
capitalized
: of or relating to a major U.S. political party associated with policies of helping the common people and encouraging cooperation between nations
3
: of, relating to, or appealing to the common people
democratic art
4
: favoring social equality : not snobbish
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