4. The principles and policy of the Democratic party, so called. [U.S.]
Dem"o*crat (dm"*krt), 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.
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