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democratic

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/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/ · dem-o-crat-ic

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

عوامی حکومت یا اس کے اصولوں سے متعلق یا اس کی حمایت کرنے والا۔

جمہوری

jamhoori

Synonyms

representativepopularparticipatoryنمائشیعوامیشرکت دار

Antonyms

autocraticdictatorialtotalitarianخود مختارآمرانہمکمل اختیاری

Common Collocations

  • democratic process
  • democratic values
  • democratic rights

Example Sentences

The country established a democratic government after years of dictatorship.

ملک نے کئی سال کی آمرانہ حکومت کے بعد ایک جمہوری حکومت قائم کی۔

Mulk ne kai saal ki amrana hakoomat ke baad aik jamhoori hakoomat qaim ki.

Democratic principles ensure that citizens have a voice in governance.

جمہوری اصول یہ یقینی بناتے ہیں کہ شہریوں کی حکومت میں آواز ہو۔

Jamhoori usool yeh yaqini banate hain ke shehrion ki hakoomat mein aawaz ho.

Voting is a fundamental democratic right in many countries.

بہت سے ممالک میں ووٹنگ ایک بنیادی جمہوری حق ہے۔

Bahut se mulak mein voting aik buniyadi jamhoori haq hai.

Easily Confused With

democrat:A democrat is a person who advocates for democracy, while democratic refers to the system or principles of democracy.

Word Family

democracy
nounجمہوری نظام
democratize
verbجمہوری بنانا
democratization
nounجمہوری بننے کا عمل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'demo' refers to people, and 'cratic' means ruling, hence democratic means 'people ruling'.

Imagine people voting in an election, representing their choice in a democratic system.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ جمہور کی طاقت ہے، جو کرتی ہے فیصلہ نیاز، ہر فرد کی رائے ہے، یہی ہے جمہوریت کا راز۔

Yeh jamhoor ki taqat hai, jo karti hai faisla niaaz, har fard ki rai hai, yehi hai jamhooriyat ka raaz.

This is the power of the people, which makes the decision, each person's opinion, this is the secret of democracy.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آخری فیصلہ عوام کو ہی کرنا ہے۔

Aakhri faisla awam ko hi karna hai.

The final decision must be made by the people.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "demokratikos" — pertaining to the people

First known use: 19th century

The word 'democratic' has its roots in the Greek word 'demokratikos', which is derived from 'demos' (the people) and 'kratos' (power or rule). It emerged in the early 19th century as political systems began to emphasize the role of the populace in governance.