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democrat
noun
a
person
who
supports
democracy
and
believes
that
all
people
should
have
an
equal
say
in
how
they
are
governed
•
The
young
activist
considered
herself
a
proud
democrat
who
fought
for
fair
elections
.
The
young
activist
considered
herself
a
proud
democrat
who
fought
for
fair
elections
.
•
Throughout
history
,
many
democrats
have
campaigned
for
universal
suffrage
.
Throughout
history
,
many
democrats
have
campaigned
for
universal
suffrage
.
From
French
démocrate
,
from
Ancient
Greek
dēmos
“
people
”
+
-kratēs
“
ruler
;
supporter
.”
Used
since
the
late
18th
century
to
describe
supporters
of
popular
government
.
democratic
adjective
being
based
on
the
principles
of
democracy
,
where
citizens
choose
leaders
and
laws
through
free
and
fair
elections
•
After
years
of
dictatorship
,
the
nation
finally
held
its
first
democratic
elections
.
After
years
of
dictatorship
,
the
nation
finally
held
its
first
democratic
elections
.
•
Freedom
of
the
press
is
essential
in
a
democratic
society
.
Freedom
of
the
press
is
essential
in
a
democratic
society
.
From
Greek
dēmos
‘
people
’
+
-cratic
‘
relating
to
rule
’,
appearing
in
English
in
the
18th
century
to
describe
systems
of
popular
government
.
adjective
treating
everyone
as
equal
and
letting
all
people
take
part
in
decisions
•
Our
manager
prefers
a
democratic
style
,
asking
the
whole
team
for
ideas
before
acting
.
Our
manager
prefers
a
democratic
style
,
asking
the
whole
team
for
ideas
before
acting
.
•
The
classroom
became
more
democratic
once
students
helped
write
the
rules
.
The
classroom
became
more
democratic
once
students
helped
write
the
rules
.
demonstrate
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
show
how
something
works
or
how
to
do
something
by
actually
doing
it
•
The
chef
demonstrated
how
to
fillet
a
fish
in
front
of
the
cooking
class
.
The
chef
demonstrated
how
to
fillet
a
fish
in
front
of
the
cooking
class
.
•
At
the
trade
fair
,
a
young
engineer
demonstrated
the
new
robot
arm
’
s
precise
movements
.
At
the
trade
fair
,
a
young
engineer
demonstrated
the
new
robot
arm
’
s
precise
movements
.
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
prove
or
make
something
clear
by
providing
evidence
,
facts
,
or
examples
•
The
scientist
demonstrated
that
the
new
medicine
was
safe
by
showing
the
test
results
.
The
scientist
demonstrated
that
the
new
medicine
was
safe
by
showing
the
test
results
.
•
Her
calm
reaction
demonstrated
true
leadership
during
the
sudden
power
outage
.
Her
calm
reaction
demonstrated
true
leadership
during
the
sudden
power
outage
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
demonstrāre
“
to
point
out
,
show
,
prove
,”
from
de-
“
completely
”
+
monstrāre
“
to
show
.”
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
take
part
in
a
public
protest
or
march
to
show
support
or
opposition
•
Thousands
of
students
demonstrated
outside
the
parliament
for
climate
action
.
Thousands
of
students
demonstrated
outside
the
parliament
for
climate
action
.
•
Workers
demonstrated
in
the
main
square
,
holding
bright
red
banners
demanding
fair
wages
.
Workers
demonstrated
in
the
main
square
,
holding
bright
red
banners
demanding
fair
wages
.
democracy
noun
-
democracy
,
democracies
a
system
of
government
in
which
the
people
have
the
power
to
choose
their
leaders
and
influence
decisions
,
usually
through
free
elections
•
After
years
of
dictatorship
,
the
nation
finally
moved
toward
democracy
.
After
years
of
dictatorship
,
the
nation
finally
moved
toward
democracy
.
•
Freedom
of
speech
is
a
cornerstone
of
democracy
.
Freedom
of
speech
is
a
cornerstone
of
democracy
.
From
Greek
dēmos
‘
people
’
+
-kratia
‘
power
,
rule
’,
referring
to
rule
by
the
people
.
noun
-
democracy
,
democracies
a
country
or
state
that
has
a
democratic
system
of
government
•
India
is
often
described
as
the
world's
largest
democracy
.
India
is
often
described
as
the
world's
largest
democracy
.
•
Several
established
democracies
joined
the
alliance
.
Several
established
democracies
joined
the
alliance
.
See
democratic
system
sense
etymology
.
demonstration
noun
the
act
of
clearly
showing
or
explaining
how
something
works
or
how
to
do
something
•
The
science
teacher
gave
a
demonstration
of
the
volcano
experiment
,
and
the
students
cheered
when
it
erupted
.
The
science
teacher
gave
a
demonstration
of
the
volcano
experiment
,
and
the
students
cheered
when
it
erupted
.
•
Before
using
the
new
coffeemaker
,
Marco
watched
an
online
demonstration
to
understand
all
the
buttons
.
Before
using
the
new
coffeemaker
,
Marco
watched
an
online
demonstration
to
understand
all
the
buttons
.
Late
15th
century
,
from
Latin
demonstratio
“
pointing
out
,
proof
”,
from
demonstrare
“
to
point
out
,
show
”.
noun
a
public
gathering
of
people
marching
or
standing
together
to
show
their
support
for
or
protest
against
something
•
Thousands
joined
the
peaceful
demonstration
calling
for
cleaner
air
in
the
city
center
.
Thousands
joined
the
peaceful
demonstration
calling
for
cleaner
air
in
the
city
center
.
•
Police
redirected
traffic
to
make
space
for
the
demonstration
outside
the
parliament
building
.
Police
redirected
traffic
to
make
space
for
the
demonstration
outside
the
parliament
building
.
Same
Latin
origin
as
sense
1
;
political
use
emerged
in
the
19th
century
to
describe
public
shows
of
opinion
.
noun
something
that
clearly
proves
a
fact
or
shows
that
a
statement
is
true
•
Her
quick
recovery
was
a
strong
demonstration
of
the
benefits
of
regular
exercise
.
Her
quick
recovery
was
a
strong
demonstration
of
the
benefits
of
regular
exercise
.
•
The
experiment
provided
clear
demonstration
that
plants
grow
faster
under
blue
light
.
The
experiment
provided
clear
demonstration
that
plants
grow
faster
under
blue
light
.
From
Latin
demonstratio
“
proof
”,
emphasizing
the
idea
of
showing
something
to
be
true
.
demon
noun
an
evil
spirit
or
supernatural
being
thought
to
cause
harm
or
misfortune
•
In
the
old
legend
,
a
brave
knight
battled
a
fearsome
demon
in
a
dark
cave
.
In
the
old
legend
,
a
brave
knight
battled
a
fearsome
demon
in
a
dark
cave
.
•
The
horror
movie
showed
a
fiery
demon
rising
from
swirling
smoke
,
terrifying
the
onlookers
.
The
horror
movie
showed
a
fiery
demon
rising
from
swirling
smoke
,
terrifying
the
onlookers
.
noun
a
persistent
worry
,
fear
,
or
bad
habit
that
troubles
a
person
inside
their
mind
•
Even
after
years
of
success
,
he
still
fought
the
demons
of
self-doubt
.
Even
after
years
of
success
,
he
still
fought
the
demons
of
self-doubt
.
•
She
started
therapy
to
confront
the
demon
of
her
childhood
trauma
.
She
started
therapy
to
confront
the
demon
of
her
childhood
trauma
.
noun
a
person
who
is
extremely
energetic
or
very
skilled
at
a
particular
activity
•
Jamal
is
a
demon
on
the
basketball
court
,
scoring
point
after
point
.
Jamal
is
a
demon
on
the
basketball
court
,
scoring
point
after
point
.
•
The
new
intern
turned
out
to
be
a
demon
at
fixing
complex
spreadsheets
.
The
new
intern
turned
out
to
be
a
demon
at
fixing
complex
spreadsheets
.
demographic
noun
a
particular
group
of
people
within
a
larger
population
who
share
a
common
characteristic
such
as
age
,
income
,
or
education
•
Advertisers
often
target
the
18–25
demographic
when
launching
new
products
.
Advertisers
often
target
the
18–25
demographic
when
launching
new
products
.
•
The
city
’
s
growing
immigrant
demographic
has
diversified
local
cuisine
.
The
city
’
s
growing
immigrant
demographic
has
diversified
local
cuisine
.
From
Greek
dēmos
‘
people
’
+
-graphikos
‘
writing
,
description
’,
originally
referring
to
statistical
writing
about
populations
.
adjective
relating
to
the
study
or
structure
of
human
populations
,
especially
their
size
,
growth
,
and
characteristics
•
The
country
faces
serious
challenges
due
to
its
demographic
changes
.
The
country
faces
serious
challenges
due
to
its
demographic
changes
.
•
Census
data
provide
valuable
demographic
information
for
planners
.
Census
data
provide
valuable
demographic
information
for
planners
.
Adjective
use
developed
in
the
mid-19th
century
as
statistical
studies
of
populations
became
formalized
.
Democrat
noun
a
member
or
supporter
of
the
Democratic
Party
in
the
United
States
•
My
grandfather
has
been
a
registered
Democrat
for
fifty
years
.
My
grandfather
has
been
a
registered
Democrat
for
fifty
years
.
•
The
Democrats
in
Congress
introduced
a
new
healthcare
bill
.
The
Democrats
in
Congress
introduced
a
new
healthcare
bill
.
Capitalized
from
‘
democrat
,’
first
applied
to
supporters
of
Thomas
Jefferson
in
the
early
19th
century
and
later
formalized
as
the
Democratic
Party
.
Democratic
adjective
relating
to
the
Democratic
Party
of
the
United
States
•
He
has
been
a
loyal
Democratic
voter
for
decades
.
He
has
been
a
loyal
Democratic
voter
for
decades
.
•
The
Democratic
candidate
focused
on
healthcare
reform
during
the
campaign
.
The
Democratic
candidate
focused
on
healthcare
reform
during
the
campaign
.
Capitalized
sense
arose
in
the
mid-19th
century
as
the
proper
adjective
for
members
and
policies
of
the
U
.
S
.
Democratic
Party
.