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dem-uh-KRAT-ik/ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/

Democratic means based on equal votes and public choice: a democratic vote; a democratic country. Democracy is the noun (already in the dictionary). Undemocratic is the opposite. It also means sharing decisions fairly at work. Do not call a staff chat democratic if only the manager decides. Unions: a democratic ballot.

Meaning

Based on equal votes and public choice; also fair about sharing decisions.

Examples

• “The union held a democratic ballot before the strike.”
• “Parents wanted a more democratic say in the uniform policy.”

Good to know

a democratic vote / process / country. Noun: democracy. Opposite: undemocratic. Workplace: a democratic decision. Not a private chat among managers.

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