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democrat

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɛməˌkɹæt// UK //dˈɛməkɹˌæt// demo·crat Archaic Vulgar

n. a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States. This person usually supports social equality and more government involvement in the economy.

n. a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States, typically associated with liberal or progressive political views. Often used to distinguish from members of the Republican Party.


SIMPLE

She has been a lifelong Democrat.

CONTEXTUAL

During the election, the local Democrat candidate focused on improving public schools and expanding healthcare access.

COMPLEX

Political analysts observed that the moderate Democrat struggled to balance the demands of the party's progressive wing with the concerns of centrist voters in the swing district.

Synonyms
Usage

Always capitalized when referring to the specific American political party member.

Pitfall

He is a democratic.He is a Democrat.Learners often use the adjective 'democratic' when they mean the noun for a party member.

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