Definition of "democratic" in English

adjective

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

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

2. Exhibiting social equality; egalitarian.

3. (US, politics) Alternative letter-case form of Democratic (“of, pertaining to, or supporting the Democratic Party”).

   • Mount Vernon is run by a strong democratic party organization.

noun

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