What does democrat mean?
Democrat means A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France)..
Democrat
/ˈdɛm.ə.kɹæt/ · noun
Meaning
A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France)..
Definitions by Sense
- A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France).
- Someone who rules a representative democracy.
- (US, historical) A large light uncovered wagon with two or more seats.
Example Sentences
The democrats now have majority control in almost all areas except the Islands District Council, where they won seven seats, and the pro-Beijing camp obtained 11 seats.
Democrats have to please a large segment of the voting public and will be punished if they fail to provide public goods […] . In the case of autocrats, however, they have to please a small minority of the governing power elite […] who will punish them if they fail to dedicate the public purse to their private enrichment.
Synonyms for democrat
Antonyms for democrat
Related Words
Word Forms
- democrats
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for democrat?
Common synonyms include populist.
What is the opposite of democrat?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use democrat in a sentence?
The democrats now have majority control in almost all areas except the Islands District Council, where they won seven seats, and the pro-Beijing camp obtained 11 seats.
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