as in republican
of, relating to, or favoring political democracy
the democratic system ensures that every citizen's voice is heard
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Recent Examples of democratic
More recently, some female political figures — especially Democratic congresswomen — have opted for white pantsuits as a nod to the suffragette movement.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
When registering to vote is presented in a group setting, students who understand their civic obligation to participate in the democratic process are more likely to speak up to support their peers and push past barriers to register.
—Cindy Havey, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Among confirmed titles are the studies of democracy and the democratic process.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The charges include attempting to violently end the democratic rule of law, plotting a coup, and forming part of an armed criminal organization.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
When registering to vote is presented in a group setting, students who understand their civic obligation to participate in the democratic process are more likely to speak up to support their peers and push past barriers to register.
—Cindy Havey, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Among confirmed titles are the studies of democracy and the democratic process.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The charges include attempting to violently end the democratic rule of law, plotting a coup, and forming part of an armed criminal organization.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for democratic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for democratic
republican
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Polling for The Guardian again recorded a popularity crisis for the royals in 2000, but as Newsweek has shown before, it was largely fueled by disinterest rather than actual republican sentiment.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The situation took a dramatic and surprising turn in February 1794 when the French republican government, mired in war elsewhere in Europe as well, declared the abolition of slavery throughout all France’s overseas possessions.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Democratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democratic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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