# democratic

Pronunciation: say "dem-uh-KRAT-ik" /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/

## Adjective

1. Relating to democracy, or based on the principle that government is chosen by the people.
   - Simple: Relating to a system where the people choose their leaders by voting.
   - _The new constitution established a democratic framework for selecting national leaders._
   - _Activists demanded democratic reforms that gave ordinary voters real influence._
2. Showing or favoring social equality in everyday life and manners, treating people of every rank or class alike, apart from any question of how a country is governed.
   - Simple: Treating all people as equals, without special rank or privilege.
   - _The startup prided itself on a democratic culture where interns could challenge senior managers._
   - _She ran her household in a democratic fashion, letting the children help decide weekend plans._
3. Within reach of ordinary people in general, in access or in price, instead of being kept for a wealthy or privileged minority.
   - Simple: Open to ordinary people, or cheap enough for them, not just for rich people.
   - _Cheap flights turned foreign travel into a democratic pleasure rather than a luxury._
   - _Polo has never been a very democratic sport, since the cost of keeping horses shuts most families out._

## Noun

4. A supporter of democracy; an advocate of government by the people and of democratic politics. *(dated)*
   - Simple: A person who supports democracy and government chosen by the people.

## Origin

The word came through Middle French democratique and Late Latin democraticus from Ancient Greek dēmokratikós, an adjective built on dēmokratíā ('democracy'). That in turn comes from dêmos ('the common people') plus a suffix meaning 'government' or 'rule', from krátos ('might, strength, power').

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/democratic (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).