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Definition of “democrat”

democrat (ˈdɛməˌkræt Pronunciation for democrat

Definitions

noun

  1. an advocate of democracy; adherent of democratic principles
  2. a member or supporter of a democratic party or movement

Democrat (ˈdɛməˌkræt Pronunciation for Democrat

Definitions

noun

  1. (in the US) a member or supporter of the Democratic Party

Derived Forms

ˌDemoˈcratic adjective

Translations for 'democrat'

  • British English: democrat A Democrat is a member or supporter of a particular political party which has the word 'democrat' or 'democratic' in its title. NOUN...a senior Christian Democrat.
  • Brazilian Portuguese: democrata
  • Chinese: 民主党人民主党黨人
  • European Spanish: demócrata
  • French: démocrate
  • German: Demokrat Demokratin
  • Italian: democratico democratica
  • Japanese: 民主党員
  • Korean: 민주당원
  • Portuguese: democrata
  • Spanish: demócrata

Example Sentences Including 'democrat'

' US democrat senator Joe Biden, a strong Bush critic, asked at the recent Davos forum.
The Australian (2004)
A. I am happy so long as there is a secular person who is a democrat to preside over the ceremony.
India Today (1997)
He is, contradictory as it sounds, both an elitist and a democrat.
The Australian (2004)
Like Bogart in Casablanca, when it comes to women, I'm a true democrat : even the gum-chewing girls at the checkout in Sainsbury's get a go.
Alex George LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)
Mr Schwarzenegger is also quoted fantasising about the adulation enjoyed by any powerful leader, dictator or democrat.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)
The democrat whose voice Arafat won't heed; Profile; Omar Karsou
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
The eighteenth century also formed his political views: he was an oligarch, not a democrat.
Richard Holmes WELLINGTON: The Iron Duke (2002)

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