Democrat

== English == === Etymology === See democrat. === Noun === Democrat (plural Democrats) (politics) A member or supporter of a democratic party. (US politics) A member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States. Coordinate terms: Republican, Green, Libertarian Alternative letter-case form of democrat (“supporter of democracy”). ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Hyponyms ==== (US politics): Berniecrat, Reagan Democrat, Dixiecrat, Blue Dog ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === Democrat (not comparable) (US politics, proscribed, often derogatory) Of or belonging to the Democratic Party in the United States. Synonym: Democratic Coordinate terms: Republican, Green, Libertarian ==== Usage notes ==== As an adjective, especially in the phrase Democrat Party, it is often used pejoratively and epithetically. This usage is also proscribed in favor of Democratic. Adjectival use carries a strong connotation of political conservatism. ==== Translations ====