English · Word Candidate

democratic

/ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: democratics

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến nền dân chủ; được xây dựng dựa trên hoặc phù hợp với nguyên tắc chính phủ do người dân lựa chọn

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Adjective

Examples

The United States is a democratic country, as the citizens are allowed to choose leaders to represent their interests.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Exhibiting social equality; egalitarian.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện sự bình đẳng xã hội; bình đẳng

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Adjective

Examples

"Oh, I hold with the framers of the Constitution, that all men are created free and equal; likewise, all boys and girls," said democratic Kitty; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of democrat (“a supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France)”).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người ủng hộ dân chủ

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NounRegister: dated

Examples

This kingly government (as some call it) is a thing that our democraticks cannot brook: we are an undone people if we do not down with that.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, pertaining to, or supporting the Democratic Party of the United States.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến hoặc ủng hộ Đảng Dân chủ của Hoa Kỳ

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AdjectiveRegister: US

Examples

The most recent Democratic president of the United States is Joe Biden.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “democratic” mean?

Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.

Is “democratic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.