democrat
[C] Countable
pl: democrats
The term carries a strong duality depending on the geographic and political context. In a global or philosophical sense, it describes a general commitment to the principle of equality and the will of the people, often used in academic or sociopolitical discussions about governance. In a North American context, the word is heavily branded and specific. It denotes a partisan identity linked to a particular political organization, shifting the meaning from a general belief system to a specific party affiliation with a defined platform.
Used to count individual people who hold these beliefs or party memberships.