democratic meaning and definition

DEMOCRATIC adjective

Definition of democratic (adjective)

1. characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
   • "democratic government"; "a democratic country"; "a democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords"- George du Maurier
   • antonym: undemocratic
2. belong to or relating to the Democratic Party
   • "Democratic senator"
3. representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
   • "democratic art forms"; "a democratic or popular movement"; "popular thought"; "popular science"; "popular fiction"
   • synonyms: popular