democratical
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9.9
An old-fashioned adjective relating to rule by the people and support for equal rights
- adjective
- /dɪˈmɒkrəˌtɪkəl/
- Archaic
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democrático
- The founding fathers believed that a democratical system would ensure freedom for all citizens.
Examples
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In her speech, she emphasized the importance of a democratical approach to governance that empowers every voter.
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Many historians argue that the revolution was inspired by democratical ideals that sought to give power to the people.
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It does not necessarily have to be democratical in form in that respect.
Synonyms
democratic
vsdemocratical
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3.0
Relating to a system where people vote and have equal rights
is an older, archaic form of the modern adjective referring to democracy
pro-democracy
vsdemocratical
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3.5
Supporting a government where people choose leaders by voting
is an older adjective form that can mean relation or support not activism
pro-democratic
vsdemocratical
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3.9
Supporting rule by the people, for example free elections and fair government
is an archaic adjective used for relation or support rather than active advocacy
Antonyms
How Democratic
Surface Forms
democratical positive
Morphology
Etymology
Democratical comes from the Greek roots demos meaning 'the people' and kratos meaning 'power' or 'rule'. So democratical means 'relating to rule by the people' and is an older form of the more common word democratic.