1. a person who believes in democracy or supports democratic principles
2. a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States
Usage: often capitalized

Examples

• As a democrat, she believes in equal voting rights for all citizens.
• The small-d democrat opposed any form of authoritarian rule.
• He registered as a Democrat before the primary election.
• The Democrat won the Senate seat by a narrow margin.
• Many democrats around the world admired the peaceful transition of power.
• The Democratic candidate appealed to both Democrats and independents.
• She considers herself a democrat who values individual freedoms.