Dictionary entry

Democrat

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Dem″o‐crat (dĕm″ō̍‐krăt), n. [Cf. F. démocrate.] 1. One who is an adherent or advocate of democracy, or government by the people.

Whatever they call him, what care I,

Aristocrat, democrat, autocrat. Tennyson.

2. A member of the Democratic party.