democratic
/ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #3952 in the learning path
民主的；民主制度的
Definitions
adj. Based on government by people or their elected representatives.
民主的；民主制度的
adj. Allowing everyone involved an equal opportunity to influence decisions.
平等参与决策的
Example
Our club takes a democratic vote on every major decision.
我们俱乐部对每一项重大决定都进行民主投票。
A democratic society depends on informed citizens who can access reliable information and participate freely in public debate.
民主社会有赖于了解公共事务的公民，他们能够获取可靠信息并自由参与公共讨论。
Collocations
- democratic society
- democratic elections
- democratic process
- democratic principles
Word family
- democracy (n.)
- democratically (adv.)
- democratise (v.)
Antonyms
- undemocratic
- authoritarian
Usage tip
小写democratic泛指民主的，不特指某个政党。
FAQ
- What does democratic mean?
- Based on government by people or their elected representatives. Allowing everyone involved an equal opportunity to influence decisions.
- How is democratic pronounced?
- UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/, US /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
