democrat
IPA: dˈɛmʌkræt
noun
- A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France).
- Someone who rules a representative democracy.
- (US, historical) A large light uncovered wagon with two or more seats.
- (politics) A member or supporter of a democratic party.
- (US politics) A member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States.
- (politics) A proponent of democracy.
adjective
- (US politics, proscribed, derogatory, offensive) Of or belonging to the Democratic Party in the United States.
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Examples of "democrat" in Sentences
- My parents have always been staunch democrats, believing in equality and social justice
- The democrat candidate gave a rousing speech about healthcare reform at the rally last night
- Despite her republican upbringing, Sarah identified more with the democrat party's policies
- The democrat party has been pushing for stricter gun control laws in response to recent mass shootings
- As a democrat, I believe in the power of the people to enact positive change through voting
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