noun
democrat
A person who supports democracy or democratic principles.
As a democrat, she believes voters should choose their leaders.
Etymology
Greek dēmos and kratos combine people with rule. A democrat supports the principle that governing power belongs to the people, connecting the person’s position with democracy.
More examples
- A committed democrat, he opposes any attempt to cancel elections.
- The reformers are democrats who want citizens to have a voice.
- You can be a democrat without belonging to any political party.
Forms
democrat · democrats
democracy noun — Government in which the people hold power.
democratic adjective — Based on democracy or its principles.
Similar words
- democracy advocate
- Emphasizes actively promoting democracy rather than simply supporting its principles.