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Democrat

Verb / ˈdemʌˌkræt / Another word for democrat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A member or supporter of the Democratic Party.

Synonyms & similar words

populist democrat liberal progressive left-winger socialist radical moderate populist humanitarian egalitarian pro-labor pro-union laborite labour social-democratic reformist leftist centrist

Synonyms by register

Formal

republican liberal progressive

Informal

leftist liberal blue

Antonyms

autocrat dictator tyrant monarch despot oligarch

Common collocations

  • democratic party
  • democratic candidate
  • democratic process
  • democratic ideals
  • democratic system
  • democratic vote
  • democratic government

Word family

noun democrat
adjective democratic

Usage note

Often used to refer to a member of the Democratic Party in the United States. Can also refer to a proponent of democracy in a broader sense.

Example sentences

  1. The Democrat proposed a new law to help small businesses.
  2. My mom is a Democrat and my dad is a Republican.
  3. The Democrat won the election by a landslide.
  4. He is a proud Democrat and always votes in every election.
  5. The Democrat candidate promised to improve healthcare for all Americans.

Quotes

  • I'm not a Democrat, I'm not a Republican - I'm an American.
  • The difference between a Republican and a Democrat is the velocity of their rhetoric.
  • Being a Democrat is not just being a member of a party, it's a way of life.

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