as in popular
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
Another democratic socialist, Rae Huang, is calling for more public housing and a reduction in the number of police officers, with the cost savings poured into other city services.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Previous new members have had to reform their democratic, judiciary, and political systems before even beginning the process of accession.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But New York State’s special elections shut voters out, replacing democratic choice with a process that looks more like a coronation than a contest.
—Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
If Iran is to have a democratic future, the differences within the Iranian society have to be confronted and argued through, not buried.
—Ramin Jahanbegloo, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Previous new members have had to reform their democratic, judiciary, and political systems before even beginning the process of accession.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But New York State’s special elections shut voters out, replacing democratic choice with a process that looks more like a coronation than a contest.
—Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
If Iran is to have a democratic future, the differences within the Iranian society have to be confronted and argued through, not buried.
—Ramin Jahanbegloo, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democratic
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Van, which is a 1½-hour drive from the border, has long been a popular destination for Iranians for work, travel and trade.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Long overlooked, the area is now drawing travelers looking for an alternative to South Africa’s popular safari spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Administration officials heralded the law as liberation from the constant vulnerability of relying on chip-makers in Taiwan, a self-governing island only 100 miles off the Chinese coast that is claimed by Beijing.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2023
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Taiwan, a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory, is under growing pressure from China, which has not ruled out using force to seize control.—
Dan De Luce,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2023
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Klein has support from the Central Council of Jews in Germany, a representative body whose 100,000 members comprise about half of the total Jews living in Germany.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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When women participate in political life—as voters, candidates, and decision-makers—institutions become more representative and responsive.—
Celina Stewart,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Democratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democratic. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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