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Meaning of DEMOCRAT

Pronunciation:  'demu`krat

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  an advocate of democratic principles
  2. [n]  a member of the Democratic Party
 
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 Synonyms: populist
 
 See Also: advocate, advocator, Democratic Party, exponent, pol, political leader, politician, politico, proponent

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Dem"o*crat\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]mocrate.]
    1. One who is an adherent or advocate of democracy, or
       government by the people.
             Whatever they call him, what care I, Aristocrat,
             democrat, autocrat.                   --Tennyson.
    2. A member of the Democratic party. [U.S.]
    
  2. \Dem"o*crat\, n.
    A large light uncovered wagon with two or more seats. [U. S.]
    
 
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 Related Terms: Conservative, heeler, Labourite, loyalist, partisan, party faithful, party hack, party man, party member, party wheelhorse, registered Democrat, registered Republican, regular, Republican, stalwart, Tory, ward heeler, wheelhorse, Whig
 

 

 

 

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