Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

antidemocratic

Adjective

/ˌantɪdɪˈmɒkrətɪk/

Definition

Opposed to or detrimental to democracy.

Examples

The new legislation has been criticized as antidemocratic by many civil rights groups.
His antidemocratic views were alarming to those who valued personal freedoms.
The party’s platform included several antidemocratic proposals that raised concerns among voters.

Meaning

The term ‘antidemocratic’ refers to actions, policies, or ideologies that conflict with the principles of democracy, such as equality, representation, and the rule of law.