Lýðræðislega

Lýðræðislega is an Icelandic adverb meaning "in a democratic manner" or "democratically." It is formed from lýðræði (democracy) with the adverbial suffix -lega, based on the adjective lýðræðislegur (democratic).

It is used to describe actions, processes, or decisions that follow democratic principles, such as inclusive participation, free and fair elections, accountability, and respect for minority rights. It is common in political discourse, journalism, and academic writing in Icelandic.

Because it denotes a normative standard, its precise nuance depends on context and tone. It contrasts with other adverbs that indicate different modes of rule or governance, for example autocratically or oligarchically, though Icelandic often uses descriptive phrases to specify the framework (e.g., "aðferð sem byggist á lýðræði"). Related terms include lýðræði (democracy) and lýðræðislegur (democratic).