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democrats Word Meanings
- a member of the Democratic Party in the US
- someone who supports democracy
- a person advocating a democratic government
democrats Example Sentences
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democrats Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈdɛm.ə.kræt/
US
/ˈdɛm.ə.kræt/
democrats Word Etymology
Demo- = people, -crat = ruler, originating from Greek, leading to 'one who rules by the people'. Imagine a town hall filled with citizens voting on their leader.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
A democrat is most often understood as a member of the Democratic Party in the United States, one of the two major political parties. The term can also refer more generally to someone who supports democracy or to a person advocating a democratic form of government. In American English, 'Democrat' is capitalized when it names a party member; 'democrat' with lowercase may appear in older or stylistic writing when used as a common noun for pro-democracy advocates, though many editors prefer capitalization only for the party name. Learners should note the distinction from 'democracy' and 'democratic', and be mindful of context, as political discussions will clearly signal which sense is intended.
Usage Reminders
- Democrat is a party member in US politics.
- Lowercase democrat can mean a pro-democracy advocate.
- Do not confuse Democrat with democracy or democratic.
- Capitalization matters when referring to the party.
- Context will signal which sense is intended.
Common Misconceptions
- Democrat always means a member of the US Democratic Party, not a general pro-democracy advocate
- Democrat and democracy are interchangeable
- Democrat must always be capitalized in all uses
- All democrats support the same policies
- Democrat is a generic term for anyone who believes in democracy
Thinking Differences
Learners see democrats as a party label vs. a general believer in democracy; English uses capitalization to mark proper nouns.
Learning Tips
- Remember Democrat is a noun for a person; not an adjective
- Capitalize Democrat when referring to the political party
- Differentiate Democrat, democracy, and democratic by context
- Watch examples from US politics to see the party sense
- Practice pronunciations: DEM-o-krat vs de-MO-cra-cy in compounds
- Avoid assuming all Democrats share the same views
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