Democrat
/ˈdɛməkræt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who believes in democracy and supports its principles.
/ˈdɛməkræt/
A supporter of democracy.
Many democrats gathered to discuss the upcoming election.
💡 Simply: A democrat is like someone who believes that everyone in the country should have a say in how things are run, like voting for leaders. They think the power should come from the people!
👶 For kids: A democrat is someone who likes democracy. Democracy is when the people get to make choices.
More Examples
The democrat's policies focused on social equality.
She identified herself as a democrat and voted accordingly.
How It's Used
"The democrat strongly advocated for voting rights."
A member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States.
/ˈdɛməkræt/
A member of the Democratic Party (U.S.).
The democrat held a fundraising event.
💡 Simply: In the USA, a democrat is someone who belongs to a big group called the Democratic Party. They usually have similar ideas about how the country should be run.
👶 For kids: In America, a democrat is part of a group of people with similar ideas about how things should be run.
More Examples
The news channel reported the democrat's statement on the bill.
She's a democrat and a strong advocate for her party's platform.
How It's Used
"The democrat voted with the party on the legislation."
From French *démocrate*, from Greek *dēmokratēs* (of or belonging to democracy), from *dēmos* (people) + *kratos* (power, rule).
The term gained prominence in the late 18th century during the rise of democratic movements.
Memory tip
Think of 'demo' (people) and 'crat' (power): a democrat believes the people should have power.
Word Origin
"ruler by the people"