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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Recent Examples of democrat
So democrats sitting before me, for just this one night, why not join us in celebrating so many incredible wins for America.
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NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Merz won’t take over as chancellor until after his conservative party has negotiated the formation of a new government with the social democrats—a process that could take weeks if not months.
—David Axe, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Compared to 2023, fewer democrats believe interest rates will increase, according to the poll.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
In his posts Monday, Stone also addressed complaints around the lack of search results for #democrat.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
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NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Merz won’t take over as chancellor until after his conservative party has negotiated the formation of a new government with the social democrats—a process that could take weeks if not months.
—David Axe, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Compared to 2023, fewer democrats believe interest rates will increase, according to the poll.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
In his posts Monday, Stone also addressed complaints around the lack of search results for #democrat.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democrat
Noun
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So much for the economists, socialists and politicians.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Democrats have taken to using the f-word more and are looking for leadership, once again, in an 83-year-old socialist, Bernie Sanders, joined this time by a 35-year-old socialist sidekick, in the person of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The story the populists tell about globalization and neoliberalism is a gross distortion that leads to all sorts of terrible conclusions.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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Along with Vice-President J. D. Vance, Hawley now appears to be positioning himself as Trump’s heir, a right-wing populist who can appeal to voters in the MAGA base.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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“Democrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democrat. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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