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democratic

/ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk/

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adjective

B2formalcommonpolitical/ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk/

Relating to or supporting democracy; characterized by the principle of equality and majority rule.

ruОтносящийся к демократии или поддерживающий её; характеризующийся принципом равенства и правления большинства.esRelativo a la democracia o que la apoya; que se caracteriza por el principio de igualdad y el gobierno de la mayoría.frRelatif à la démocratie ou qui la soutient ; qui repose sur le principe d'égalité et de gouvernement par le peuple.deDie Demokratie betreffend oder auf ihr beruhend; nach dem Prinzip der Gleichheit und der Herrschaft der Mehrheit organisiert; demokratische Grundsätze oder Rechte aufweisend.ptRelativo à democracia ou que a apoia; caracterizado pelo princípio da igualdade e do governo da maioria, com participação popular nas decisões.zh与民主有关的,或支持民主的;以平等原则和多数人统治为特征的。arمنسوب إلى الديمقراطية أو مؤيد لها؛ يقوم على مبدأ المساواة وحكم الأغلبية ومشاركة الشعب في السلطة.

  1. Relating to democracy B2 formal political

    Relating to or supporting democracy, a system of government by the whole population or all eligible members of a state.

    • The country held its first democratic elections last year.
    • Democratic principles ensure that every citizen has a voice.
    • The government is committed to democratic reforms.

    ruДемократическийesdemocráticofrrelatif à la démocratiededemokratischptDemocráticozh民主的arديمقراطي

    Synonyms: electiveparliamentarypopularrepresentativeself-governing

    Antonyms: aristocraticauthoritarianautocraticdespoticdictatorialmonarchicoligarchictotalitariantyrannical

  2. Equal participation B2 formal political

    Characterized by the principle of equality and the right of everyone to participate in decision-making.

    • The club operates on a democratic basis, with all members voting on major decisions.
    • A democratic workplace encourages open discussion and collaboration.
    • The committee made a democratic choice after considering everyone's opinion.

    ruРавноправное участиеesDemocrático (participación igualitaria)frDémocratique (égalité de participation)deGleichberechtigte TeilhabeptParticipação igualitáriazh平等参与arالمشاركة المتساوية

    Synonyms: egalitarianinclusiveparticipatory

    Antonyms: authoritarianautocraticdespoticdictatorialoligarchictyrannical

  • more democratic comparative form
  • most democratic superlative form