'democratic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dēmokratikos,' where 'dēmos' meant 'people' and 'kratos' meant 'power.'

'dēmokratikos' transformed into the Latin word 'democraticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'democratic' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the power of the people,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.