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democratic

[dem-uh-krat-ik] / ˌdɛm əˈkræt ɪk /


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He didn’t shy away from criticizing the government on democratic governance issues either.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“We have a long path to a democratic system,” Rahbar said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In a democratic republic the people choose those representatives through elections with broad suffrage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Understanding that dynamic helps explain why it is essential to distinguish the present dispute from cases in which courts are being asked to intervene to protect democratic participation.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The All-in Conference called for a national convention of elected representatives of all adult men and women on an equal basis to determine a new nonracial democratic constitution for South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela