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participatory

[pahr-tis-uh-puh-tawr-ee] / ˌpɑrˈtɪs ə pəˌtɔr i /


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A statement from its foreign ministry urged "the government and people of Niger to work together towards an inclusive and participatory return to stability and constitutional order".

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

The Backrooms extend this logic into new and participatory territory.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

The phenomenon reflects a broader shift in concert culture into participatory fandom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

So this might range from participatory budgeting to participatory planning, that gives meaningful input to people who show up in their communities.

From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026

These three stages of development: deconstruction of content, demystification of technology and finally do-it-yourself or participatory authorship are the three steps through which a programmed populace returns to autonomous thinking, action and collective self-determination.

From Open Source Democracy by Douglas Rushkoff



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