democratic

Definition

  • adjective: based on a form of government in which the people choose leaders by voting
  • adjective: of, relating to, or favoring 'democracy'
  • synonyms: jeffersonian, jacobinic, jacobinical

Examples

  • The organization works to promote 'democratic' reforms/changes around the world.

  • The dictatorship gave way to a 'democratic' (form of) government.

  • Debates are an important part of the 'democratic' process.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) All right, thank you. The Communist Party believes the most pressing political necessity today... is the consolidation of the revolutionary... radical and democratic movements-- Harry, Howard Beale left my house minutes ago. Has he come in yet? Let me know when he arrives. (..)
    1976 Network