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DictionaryDemocratDemocratic Party supporter
noun

Democrat

A member or supporter of the Democratic Party.

My neighbor is a Democrat who volunteers in local elections.

Etymology
demoGreekpeople
+cratGreekpower or rule

Greek dēmos and kratos combine people with rule. Democrat uses that political vocabulary as a party identification, naming a member or supporter of the Democratic Party.

More examples

  • Two Democrats serve on the town council.
  • She registers as a Democrat before the primary election.
  • The bill has support from both Democrats and Republicans.

Forms

Democrat · Democrats

Democratic adjective — Relating to the United States Democratic Party.