Republocrat

noun

Re·​pub·​lo·​crat
variants or less commonly Republicrat
rə̇ˈpəbləˌkrat,
-rēˈp-
plural -s
: 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 RepublocratsBruce Bliven, born 1889
compare dixiecrat

Word History

Etymology

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 4 Dec. 2024.

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