democrats
|dem/o/crats|
B2
/ˈdɛm.əˌkræts/
(democrat)
supporter of democracy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'democrat' originates from French, specifically the word 'démocrate,' where 'démos' meant 'people' and 'kratos' meant 'power.'
Historical Evolution
'démocrate' transformed into the English word 'democrat' and eventually became the modern English word 'democrat.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'advocate of democracy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'member of the Democratic Party.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
members or supporters of the Democratic Party, a major political party in the United States.
The democrats are preparing for the upcoming election.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 03:46