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Republocrat

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Re·​pub·​lo·​crat
variants: or less commonly Republicrat \ rə̇ˈpəbləˌkrat , -​rēˈp-​ \
plural -s

Definition of Republocrat

: a member of the Democratic party especially in the southern states who supports to a large extent the policy and measures of the Republican party if the Democratic convention appeases the Southern Republocrats— Bruce Bliven, born 1889 — compare dixiecrat

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History and Etymology for Republocrat

republocrat from republ(ican) + democrat; republicrat blend of republican entry 2 and democrat

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“Republocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Republocrat. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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