The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously. / The spread of democracy as a concept.

The principles or spirit of a democracy.

(politics, informal, derogatory) The state of being a Democrat (supporter of a progressive political party), said as if it were due to a disease or affliction.

opposing the democratic process or democracy, especially by the use of force / enforcing views contrary to that of a majority of the public

A left-wing ideology that aims to introduce democracy into the workforce, i.e. worker cooperatives, and ensure public provision of basic human needs.

Of or pertaining to social democracy.

plural of democratic revolution

A revolution in which a democracy is instituted, replacing a previous non-democratic government, or a revolution which is brought about through democratic means, usually without violence.

(politics) A situation when ostensibly democratic organizations or institutions (particularly governments) are seen to be falling short of fulfilling the principles of the parliamentary democracy in their practices or operation where representative and linked parliamentary integrity becomes widely discussed.

(Canadian politics) Of or pertaining to the Canadian New Democratic Party or supporters thereof.