Demócrata (en. Democrat)

/deˈmo.kɾa.ta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Individual who upholds democracy as a form of government.
The democrat values citizen participation in politics.
El demócrata valora la participación ciudadana en la política.
Member of a political party that defends democracy.
She is an active democrat in her community.
Ella es una demócrata activa en su comunidad.
Person who promotes human rights and equality.
As a democrat, she fights for social justice.
Como demócrata, lucha por la justicia social.

Etymology

From the Greek 'demokratēs', meaning 'one who belongs to the people'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

democrat at heart
Person with deep democratic convictions.
demócrata de corazón
convinced democrat
Individual who firmly defends democracy.
demócrata convencido
being a democrat is not easy
Recognizing the challenges and responsibilities of being a democrat.
ser demócrata no es fácil

Related Words

democracy
A system of government in which the people exercise their sovereignty.
democracia
democratic
Related to democracy.
democratico
democratization
Process of establishing democracy in a country.
democratización

Slang Meanings

Progressive democrat.
In this debate, many identified as progressive democrats.
En este debate, muchos se identificaron como demócratas progresistas.
Liberal democrat.
Some refer to her as a liberal democrat because of her new ideas.
Algunos se refieren a ella como una demócrata liberal por sus ideas nuevas.