democratic party
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The Democratic Party: The older of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, traditionally associated with policies supporting social welfare programs, labor groups, and progressive social values.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Democratic Party held its national convention to nominate a presidential candidate.
- She has been a loyal member of the Democratic Party for decades.
- Policies proposed by the Democratic Party often focus on healthcare reform and environmental protection.
Advanced Usage
"The Democratic Party's platform": Refers to the official set of principles and policy goals adopted by the party.
- The Democratic Party's platform emphasized economic equality and climate action.
"Democratic Party leadership": Refers to the individuals in top positions within the party's structure.
- The Democratic Party leadership met to discuss strategy for the upcoming election.
Variants and Related Words
Democrat (noun): A member or supporter of the Democratic Party.
- He is a Democrat who always votes in the primary elections.
Democratic (adjective): Pertaining to the Democratic Party. (Note: This is distinct from the lowercase 'democratic' meaning relating to democracy).
- She is the Democratic candidate for senator in this state.
Synonyms
- The Democrats: A common informal name for the party and its members collectively.
- The Democrats gained seats in the House of Representatives.
Related Phrases
"Blue state": A U.S. state where the Democratic Party typically wins elections.
- California is considered a reliably blue state.
"Party affiliation": The state of being associated with a political party.
- Her party affiliation is listed as Democratic Party.
Noun
- the older of two major political parties in the United States