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participatory


par·tic·i·pa·to·ry

adj \pär-ˈti-sə-pə-ˌtr-ē, pər-\

Definition of PARTICIPATORY

: characterized by or involving participation; especially : providing the opportunity for individual participation <participatory democracy> <participatory management>

First Known Use of PARTICIPATORY

1881

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