undemocratic

adjective

un·​dem·​o·​crat·​ic ˌən-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik How to pronounce undemocratic (audio)
: not democratic : not agreeing with democratic practice or ideals
undemocratically adverb

Examples of undemocratic in a Sentence

The proposed law is fundamentally undemocratic.
Recent Examples on the Web Paris views the current arrangement as undemocratic and wants to open up the electorate to include people who have lived in New Caledonia for at least 10 years. Gabriel Stargardter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2024 And part of this is the implicit contrast with the Senate, with its undemocratic origins and enduring elitist pretensions. Daniel Wirls, The Conversation, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for undemocratic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undemocratic was in 1839

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“Undemocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undemocratic. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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