democratic

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based on the principles of democracy, a system of government in which power is held by elected representatives who are freely voted for by the people, or held directly by the people themselves:

We must accept the results of a democratic election (= an election in which all people can vote).

Do you think Australia is a more democratic country than Britain?

(of an organization, group, system) organized in a fair way in which everyone has the right to join in making decisions and have their opinions heard:

The publishing process is a little more democratic today: you can print a book yourself and take it to the marketplace.

Critics say that this is a perversion of the internet's democratic principles.

using the principles of democracy in elections and government:

That country has never had a democratic election (= an election in which all adults can vote).

Australia is a democratic country.

A person or a group that is democratic believes in, encourages, or supports freedom and equality between people and groups:

a democratic society

based on the principles of democracy:

a democratic society

democratic elections

a democratic system or organization allows everyone to be treated equally and to be involved in making decisions:

Employee ownership and open-book management are common practices in most democratic workplaces.

relating to or supporting the Democratic Party in the US:

Democratic policies

Democratic voters