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participatory(dictionary)

participatory (iou)



participatory adjective. L19.
[from PARTICIPATE + -ORY2.]
Characterized by participation, esp. in decision-making in an organization, community, or society; (esp. of forms of entertainment or art) allowing members of the general public to take part.
J. Didion The hearing lasted from two until 7:15 p.m., five hours of participatory democracy. Listener Participatory broadcasting could be..a threat to the impartial provision of facts.