Democratico

Democratico is a term used in political and linguistic contexts to denote adherence to democratic principles. It functions as an adjective in Romance-language vocabularies and, when capitalized or used in compound proper nouns, as a name for political parties, movements, or fictional organizations.

Etymology and usage: The word traces to Greek demos (people) and kratos (power), entering European languages through Latin democratia. In Italian, democratico is the standard masculine singular adjective meaning democratic; it appears in many compound party names or slogans, and is seen in capitalized forms in proper nouns such as Partito Democratico. In Spanish, the equivalent form is democrático, usually written with an acute accent on the a, as in democrático; capitalized or compound forms are used in organization names.

Political usage: In real-world politics, the root is employed by parties and groups that emphasize elections, civil liberties, rule of law, and pluralism. Its occurrence spans multiple countries and languages, with local spellings and organizational structures adapting the term to fit national political traditions. A notable Italian example is Partito Democratico, which translates to Democratic Party.

Cultural usage: In fiction and media, Democratico may appear as the name of a political party or faction within a narrative, or as a fictional label for discussions of democratic governance.