participatory
adjective
par·tic·i·pa·to·ry
pär-ˈti-sə-pə-ˌtȯr-ē 
pər-
: characterized by or involving participation
especially
: providing the opportunity for individual participation
participatory democracy
participatory management
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The creators of a more participatory system of government did not take kindly to the notion that all people needed was a Mafia boss to offer them protection.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
From Panels to Practice Alongside panels on artist safety, technology, and sustainability, the space will host participatory workshops on funding models, narrative power, and creative labor.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
By moving fluidly between his personal studio space, traditional sonic structures, and participatory environments, Togar repositions sound as both a substance and a form of social mobilization.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Part of Gen Z’s draw to the comments section is its participatory and generative nature.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Participatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participatory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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