Undemocratic
(adjective)
- Not based on the principles of democracy.
- Not characterized by equal rights and representation.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from un- (expressing negation) + democratic.
Examples:
- The undemocratic actions of the government sparked widespread protests.
- The undemocratic policies of the dictator were widely criticized.
- The undemocratic treatment of minorities was a source of concern for human rights activists.
- The undemocratic nature of the election was widely disputed.
- The undemocratic features of the constitution were a source of controversy for many years.