democratic
Translation
democratic
Examples
The country has a democratic government.
The country has a democratic government.
We made a democratic decision.
We made a democratic decision.
Grammar Patterns
((democratic)) + noun. The country has a democratic government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: egalitarian, representative, popular; Antonyms: autocratic, dictatorial, tyrannical
Etymology
From 'democrat' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ic', meaning 'relating to democracy'.
Memory Tips
The '-ic' ending often signals an adjective, like in 'historic' or 'electric'.