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Meanings
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democratic
Describes something that follows democratic principles, involves broad participation, or respects equality and majority rule. Used for systems, processes, decisions, and attitudes.
The decision was made through a democratic process.
We should aim for a more democratic society.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉は民主的だa place/country is democratic
This country is said to be democratic.
- 〈事〉を民主的に進めるto carry something out democratically
We decided to conduct the meeting democratically.
- 民主的な〈事〉a democratic (process, decision, etc.)
A democratic election was held.
- 民主的に〈動詞〉to (do something) in a democratic way
That problem should be resolved democratically.