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单词 undemocratic
释义

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
ˌən-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce undemocratic (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

The proposed law is fundamentally undemocratic.
Recent Examples on the Web What makes his opinions potentially tricky is the fact that Britain has a constitutional monarchy, which is very different from the type of absolute monarchies that wield total, undemocratic political power in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 In the past, that had meant movement conservatives cordoning off the undemocratic, un-American elements on the far right. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Nevertheless, over 50 countries – including the United States – insisted on formally recognizing Guaidó as the country’s legitimate leader, criticizing the elections that had cemented Maduro’s power as undemocratic. Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 14 July 2022 But the aggressive tactic raised allegations of undemocratic dealings from reproductive rights advocates. Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 Nicaragua and Venezuela, which the Biden administration has cast as undemocratic dictatorships, have also been left out of the event. Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Given this political constraint, the ESG movement has steered clear of hydrocarbon taxation and focused on undemocratic efforts to restrict the supply of oil and gas via elite institutions, specifically corporate boards. Sean Fieler, WSJ, 2 June 2022 Because of the undemocratic Electoral College, presidential elections are decided on the thinnest of margins. Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 20 May 2022 Equally disturbing was the unprecedented and undemocratic attempts by Republican members of Congress -- without justification or legitimate reason -- to block the certification of the results of a free and fair election. Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

undemocratic

adjective

as in nondemocratic

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • nondemocratic
  • autocratic
  • despotic
  • dictatorial
  • tyrannical
  • monarchical
  • tyrannic
  • monarchial
  • monarchal
  • monarchic
  • autocratical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • democratic
  • republican
  • popular
  • representative
  • self-governing
  • libertarian
  • self-ruling
  • nontotalitarian
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