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undemocratic
Contrary to the principles of democracy, such as freedom, equality, and participation in decision-making.
Die Opposition bezeichnete die schnelle Verabschiedung des Gesetzes ohne Debatte als undemokratisch.
The opposition described the rapid passage of the law without debate as undemocratic.
The word consists of the negative prefix 'un-' and the adjective 'demokratisch' (democratic). The base word 'demokratisch' is an international word that is easy to understand. 'Undemokratisch' (undemocratic) is therefore the direct opposite.
Einige Kritiker halten das neue Gesetz für undemokratisch.
Some critics consider the new law undemocratic.
'Undemokratisch' (undemocratic) usually describes abstract nouns from the fields of politics and society. Typical combinations are 'undemokratische Entscheidung' (undemocratic decision), 'undemokratisches Verhalten' (undemocratic behavior), 'undemokratischer Prozess' (undemocratic process), or 'undemokratisches System' (undemocratic system).
Die Wahlen wurden wegen zahlreicher Regelverstöße als undemokratisch eingestuft.
The elections were classified as undemocratic because of numerous rule violations.
This word is used almost exclusively in political or social discussions. It is a strongly evaluative word and expresses clear criticism of a behavior or structure.
Die Bürger protestierten gegen die undemokratischen Methoden der Regierung.
The citizens protested against the government's undemocratic methods.
democratic
'demokratisch' and 'undemokratisch' are direct opposites. 'demokratisch' fits when people can participate in decision-making, have equal rights, and decisions are made fairly. 'undemokratisch' is used when these principles are violated, for example when a group is not allowed to have a say or an election is unfair. The word can be meant politically, but also for decisions in groups. In practical terms: with participation and fair rules, something is demokratisch; without this participation, it may be undemokratisch.
Die Entscheidung war undemokratisch, weil nur zwei Personen abstimmen durften.
The decision was undemocratic because only two people were allowed to vote.
Bei der Versammlung wählen die Mitglieder demokratisch einen neuen Vorstand.
At the meeting, the members democratically elect a new board.