Word
undemocratic
Phoneticsun·demo·crat·ic
US/ˌəndɛməˈkɹætɪk/
UK/ˌʌndˌɛməkɹˈætɪk/
Definition
adj. not following the rules of a democracy, where everyone has an equal say. It describes a system where leaders make decisions without asking the people what they want.
adj. not in accordance with the principles of a democracy, particularly regarding the equal political rights and freedoms of all citizens. Often describes a system where power is concentrated in the hands of a few without public input.
Examples
“The new law is undemocratic because it was passed without a vote.”
“Critics argued that the government's decision to change the constitution was undemocratic, as it bypassed the usual public consultation process.”
“The transition to a more centralized authority was widely perceived as undemocratic, as it effectively silenced the opposition and restricted the press from reporting on the new regime.”
Examples
simple
“The new law is undemocratic because it was passed without a vote.”
contextual
“Critics argued that the government's decision to change the constitution was undemocratic, as it bypassed the usual public consultation process.”
complex
“The transition to a more centralized authority was widely perceived as undemocratic, as it effectively silenced the opposition and restricted the press from reporting on the new regime.”
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