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democrat
DEH-muhk-rat
Democrat (noun) means a person who supports and believes in democratic government and values. Example: “A true democrat respects the right of others to disagree.”
noun
1
A person who supports and believes in democratic government and values.
"A true democrat respects the right of others to disagree."
"He called himself a democrat because he believed everyone deserved a vote."
"As a lifelong democrat, she championed free and fair elections."
2
A member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States.
"The democrat won the seat by a narrow margin."
How to use democrat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who believes in democracy, or, capitalised, a member of the US Democratic Party.
UK vs US
Capitalize "Democrat" when referring to the American political party; lowercase "democrat" for the general supporter-of-democracy sense.
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Etymology
From French democrate, from democratie, modelled on aristocrate.
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What does “democrat” mean?
The word “democrat” means a person who supports and believes in democratic government and values. In plain terms, someone who believes in democracy, or, capitalised, a member of the US Democratic Party.
How do you pronounce “democrat”?
“Democrat” is pronounced DEH-muhk-rat (/ˈdɛməkɹæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “democrat” in a sentence?
Here is “democrat” used in a sentence: “As a lifelong democrat, she championed free and fair elections.”
What part of speech is “democrat”?
“Democrat” is a noun.
Where does the word “democrat” come from?
The word “democrat” comes from French. From French democrate, from democratie, modelled on aristocrate.
Is “democrat” a common word?
“Democrat” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “democrat” have?
“Democrat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who supports and believes in democratic government and values.
What is the difference between "democrat" and "Democrat" (capitalized)?
Lowercase "democrat" means a person who supports and believes in democratic government and values. Capitalized "Democrat" refers to a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States.
What is the difference between "democrat" and "democracy"?
"Democracy" is the system of government in which power rests with the people, usually through elected representatives. A "democrat" is a person who supports and believes in that system.
What is the difference between "democrat" and "democratic"?
"Democrat" is a noun naming a person who believes in democracy or, when capitalized, a member of the US Democratic Party. "Democratic" is the adjective, describing something relating to or supporting democracy.
What is the difference between a Democrat and a Republican?
In the United States, both are members or supporters of the two main political parties. A Democrat belongs to the Democratic Party, while a Republican belongs to the Republican Party.
