Word
democrat
Phoneticsdemo·crat
US/ˈdɛməˌkɹæt/
UK/dˈɛməkɹˌæt/
Definitions
01supporter of democracy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Politics
n. someone who believes in and supports democracy as a way to govern a country.
n. an advocate of democracy or democratic principles of government.
“As a lifelong democrat, he believed that every citizen should have an equal voice in government.”
“The philosopher argued that a true democrat must protect the rights of the minority even when the majority disagrees.”
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02US political party member
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Politics American English
n. a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States.
n. a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States; typically capitalised in this sense.
“She has been a registered Democrat since she turned eighteen.”
“The senator, a prominent Democrat from the Northeast, led the debate on the new environmental legislation.”
Antonyms
03relating to the US Democratic Party
C1 · Advanced Politics American English · Informal
adj. used to describe things related to the Democratic Party in the US, though some people find this usage rude.
adj. used as a modifier for the Democratic Party or its members; often considered a partisan or derogatory label when used instead of the standard adjective 'Democratic'.
“He often complained about what he called democrat policies on the news.”
“The talk-radio host pointedly used the term 'Democrat fundraiser' to signal his opposition to the party's platform.”
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.
Real-World Examples
“Only in 2020 and 2024 – the first time in the survey’s history – did more working-class voters identify as Republican than Democrat, and even then by narrow margins.” “She decided against running in the 22nd district, where she lives, and chose instead to compete in the deep blue 20th, which has been represented by Black Democrats for more than 30 years.” “Democrats have their sights set on upsetting Republican Ashley Moody in the US Senate general election.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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