as in socialist
one who advocates or practices social equality
a true democrat, he has always abhorred that nation's class system
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The chest-thumping celebrations in the White House and the antics of its pet-project DOGE intersected to rile up Democrats, who have been trying to defend all corners of the federal cogs.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
The rise of autocratic regimes across the world over the last decade and a half has put democrats on high alert.
—Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
While Democrats have gained with voters in the state's suburban areas, Republicans have made inroads with rural voters, keeping it competitive.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The effect was to insult voters while leaving Democrats blind to the legitimacy of the issues.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
The rise of autocratic regimes across the world over the last decade and a half has put democrats on high alert.
—Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
While Democrats have gained with voters in the state's suburban areas, Republicans have made inroads with rural voters, keeping it competitive.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The effect was to insult voters while leaving Democrats blind to the legitimacy of the issues.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Democrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democrat. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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