Demokrata (en. Democrat)

dém-ô-kra-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who adheres to the principles of democracy.
He is a democrat with a strong belief in the rights of every citizen.
Siya ay isang demokratang may matibay na paniniwala sa karapatan ng bawat mamamayan.
A member of a political party that advocates for democracy.
Many democrats are running in the elections this year.
Maraming demokratang tumatakbo sa halalan ngayong taon.
A person who believes in distributing power among the citizens.
As a democratic leader, he raises the voice of the marginalized.
Bilang demokratang lider, itinataas niya ang boses ng mga nasa laylayan.

Etymology

From the Greek word 'demokratia' meaning 'power of the people'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

democratic principles
The foundations of democracy that support equal rights.
demokratikong prinsipyo
democratic system
A system of government that gives power to the people.
demokratikong sistema

Related Words

democracy
A system of government in which power resides with the people.
demokrasya
election
A process of selecting leaders in government through voting.
eleksyon

Slang Meanings

A person who supports democratic ideas and the rights of citizens.
The ideas supported by the democratic groups are very democratic.
Sobrang demokratiko ng mga ideyang sinusuportahan ng mga demokratang grupo.
Anyone who advocates for reforms or changes in society.
He is often called democratic because of his advocacy for reforms.
Madalas siyang tawaging demokratiko dahil sa kanyang adbokasiya para sa mga reporma.