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democrat
a supporter of government run by its citizens rather than a single ruler
Antonyms
- autocrat
- monarchist
- tyrant
democrat in a sentence
Historians consider ancient Athens the birthplace of the world's first democrats and their bold experiment in self-rule.
Refusing to crown himself king, the general declared himself a democrat and let the assembly decide the colony's laws.
Where it comes from
From Greek demos 'people' + kratos 'power'
Memory hook
DEMOcrat — DEMO (people, from Greek demos) + CRAT (rule) — one who believes the PEOPLE should rule.
Word parts
- dem — people
democrat: dem (people) + -crat (supporter of rule by)
Read it in context
- Two Paths to Public Rule Social Science