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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDemocrat
/ˈdɛm.ə.kræt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of the Democratic Party in the United States, which advocates for social equality and government intervention in the economy.
"As a Democrat, she supports policies aimed at reducing income inequality." - 2
An advocate or supporter of democracy.
"He considers himself a Democrat, believing in the importance of civic engagement and voting rights."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Democrat' originates from the Greek word 'demokratēs', meaning 'popular' or 'of the people', which evolved through Latin and French before being adopted into English in the 19th century. It reflects the principles of democracy and the political ideology advocating for the rights and power of the populace.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Democrat" is said worldwide
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Démocrate
Transliteration: deh-mo-kraht
"Elle est membre du parti démocrate."
Demokrat
Transliteration: deh-mo-kraht
"Er ist ein Demokrat und unterstützt soziale Gerechtigkeit."
Democratico
Transliteration: deh-mo-kra-ti-ko
"È un democratico che crede nei diritti civili."
Demócrata
Transliteration: deh-moh-kra-ta
"Ella es demócrata y apoya la igualdad social."
Democrata
Transliteration: deh-mo-kra-ta
"Ele é um democrata que defende os direitos humanos."
लोकतांत्रिक
Transliteration: loktantrik
"वह एक लोकतांत्रिक नेता हैं।"
民主党人
Transliteration: mínzhǔ dǎng rén
"她是一个民主党人，支持社会平等。"
민주당원
Transliteration: minju dangwon
"그는 민주당원으로서 사회 정의를 지지합니다."
民主党員
Transliteration: minshu tōin
"彼は民主党員であり、平等を支持しています。"
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