Greek · root
dēmos
common people
Words sharing this root
demagogueExploiting fear, prejudice, or popular passions to gain political support.democracyA system in which people share power and have an equal say in decisions.democratA person who supports democracy or democratic principles.DemocratA member or supporter of the Democratic Party.democraticBased on equal participation by ordinary people.DemocraticRelating to the Democratic Party of the United States.democratizeTo open participation or control to a wider public.epidemicAn outbreak of disease spreading widely through a population.pandemicA disease outbreak spreading across countries or continents.