Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crat

Noun
/kræt/
Definition
A suffix used to denote a person associated with a certain type of government or rule.
Examples
  • Democrat – a member of the Democratic Party.
  • Bureaucrat – a member of a bureaucracy, typically in government management.
  • Meritocrat – a person who holds power based on merit and ability rather than wealth or social class.
Meaning
The term ‘crat’ typically refers to a member of a particular form of governance or a political system, often used in combination with other words.
Synonyms
  • Official
  • Politician
  • Administrator