Demokratikus

Demokratikus is the Hungarian adjective meaning democratic. In political language it is commonly used to label organizations, movements, or platforms that present themselves as proponents of democratic governance, civil liberties, and pluralism. The term is aligned with a broad family of concepts shared across many languages, deriving from roots that express rule by the people.

In Hungarian-speaking contexts, Demokratikus is frequently employed in the official names of political parties and civic groups to signal a commitment to democratic principles. This labeling does not prescribe a single ideological program; groups with Demokratikus in their name may span a range of positions on the political spectrum, united by a rhetoric of participation, free elections, and the rule of law.

A notable example in recent history is Demokratikus Koalíció (Democratic Coalition), a centre-left party established in Hungary in 2011 by Ferenc Gyurcsány. The party uses Demokratikus to emphasize its stance on democratic reform, transparency, and European integration, though its specific policies reflect its leadership and platform at any given time.

Beyond formal parties, the term also appears in civic initiatives, forums, and think tanks that prioritize democratic participation, accountability, and accountability mechanisms. In multilingual contexts, Demokratikus is often translated as “Democratic” in party names or political discourse, while remaining a language-specific descriptor with flexible ideological associations.

See also: democracy, democratic, list of political parties with democratic in their name.