Definition of "democratic" []

• Of, characterized by, or advocating democracy: democratic government; a democratic union. (adjective)
• Of or for the people in general; popular: a democratic movement; democratic art forms. (adjective)
• Believing in or practicing social equality: "a proper democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords” ( George du Maurier). (adjective)
• Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Democratic Party. (adjective)

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• "So let's see, all the Dixiecrats that left the Democratic party due to blacks and civil rights to become republicans, now will return to the democratic party of abortion and gay rights."
• "Most of us used to believe in the Democratic process, however, Nancy Pelosi, who "took impeachment off the table", cheated the democratic process and instead bowed to King Bush."
• "There are no sure bets in politics, and money alone is not the key barometer to electability, just ask Democratic moneybags, and key Clinton Confidant Terry McAuliffe who ran and lost the democratic primary in Virginia for Governor."