Nondemocratic
(adjective)
Not related to or not following the principles of democracy.
Origin:
The word nondemocratic is composed of the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or "the absence of" and the adjective "democratic" meaning "relating to democracy or the principles of democracy".
Examples:
- The government was nondemocratic, citizens had no say in how the country was run.
- The country's political system was nondemocratic, with limited political rights and freedoms.
- The protest was against the nondemocratic practices of the government.
- The regime was known for its nondemocratic policies and human rights abuses.
- The leader was a nondemocratic dictator who suppressed any opposition.