democrat
noun
an advocate of democracy.
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democrat
1 American
[dem-uh-krat]
/ ˈdɛm əˌkræt /
noun
democrats
plural
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an advocate of democracy.
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a person who believes in the political or social equality of all people.
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Politics. Democrat,
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a member of the Democratic Party.
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U.S. History. a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.
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Also called democrat wagon. a high, lightweight, horse-drawn wagon, usually having two seats.
Democrat
2
American
[dem-uhkrat]
/ ˈdɛmˌəkræt /
noun
Democrat
1
British
/ ˈdɛməˌkræt /
noun
democrat
2
British
/ ˈdɛməˌkræt /
noun
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an advocate of democracy; adherent of democratic principles
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a member or supporter of a democratic party or movement
Democrat
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Etymology
Origin of democrat
First recorded in 1780–90; from French démocrate, back formation from démocratie democracy; see demo-, -crat
Explanation
A democrat is a person who believes in the rule of the people. If you think students should have a say in what courses they take in school, then it's very likely that you're a democrat. A democrat was a word that originally referred to a republican in the French Revolution, or someone who opposed the aristocracy. The prefix demo- means "common people." Democracy is a political system promoting the rule of the common people over the rich or elites. It presumes that every person should have a say in choosing who gets to represent him in government, and should be involved in promoting his own rights. A democrat is a person who believes in democracy.
Vocabulary lists containing democrat
Example Sentences
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Liverpool Liberal Democrat leader Carl Cashman said people "absolutely have the right" to protest peacefully but "they do not have the right to intimidate a community that is still bearing the scars of disorder".
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Incumbent Democrat Karen Bass and progressive challenger Nithya Raman advanced to the mayoral runoff, topping Trump-hyped candidate Spencer Pratt in one of several closely watched primaries in the state.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
“The bill is really to adjust to modern times and different families that you have today,” Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, a Bronx Democrat who sponsored the legislation, argued on the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Rep. John Larson, a Connecticut Democrat, would expand the tax base by applying the Social Security payroll tax to earnings above $400,000 a year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Later on we got hold of a copy of the evening news-paper, the Arkansas Democrat.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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