Democrat: meaning, definitions and examples
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democrat
[ ˈdeməˌkrat ]
politics
A member or supporter of the Democratic Party.
Synonyms
Democratic Party supporter
Examples of usage
- She has been a loyal Democrat for many years.
- He is a registered Democrat and proudly supports the party's values.
general
A person who believes in or advocates democracy.
Synonyms
advocate of democracy, believer in democracy
Examples of usage
- She is a true democrat, always fighting for equal rights and fair elections.
- As a democrat, he believes in the power of the people to choose their leaders.
Translations
Translations of the word "democrat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 democrata
🇮🇳 लोकतंत्रीय
🇩🇪 Demokrat
🇮🇩 demokrat
🇺🇦 демократ
🇵🇱 demokrata
🇯🇵 民主主義者 (みんしゅしゅぎしゃ)
🇫🇷 démocrate
🇪🇸 demócrata
🇹🇷 demokrat
🇰🇷 민주주의자
🇸🇦 ديمقراطي
🇨🇿 demokrat
🇸🇰 demokrat
🇨🇳 民主党人 (mínzhǔdǎng rén)
🇸🇮 demokrat
🇮🇸 lýðræðissinni
🇰🇿 демократ
🇬🇪 დემოკრატი
🇦🇿 demokrat
🇲🇽 demócrata
Etymology
The term 'Democrat' originates from the Greek word 'dēmokratia', which means 'rule by the people'. The Democratic Party in the United States was founded in the early 19th century and has since been a major political force in the country. Democrats advocate for social equality, civil rights, and progressive policies.
See also: democracy, democratic, democratization.