Definition
Members or supporters of the Democratic Party in the United States, one of the two major political parties that have dominated American politics since the 1850s. These left-leaning politicos advocate for progressive policies, social programs, and regulations, while conservatives insist they're secretly socialists and moderates wish they'd just get along. The term also applies to democracy advocates generally, though American political discourse has made this its primary meaning.
Example Usage
The democrats proposed a new healthcare bill, which republicans immediately opposed, because that's apparently how bipartisanship works now.
Source: Political terminology
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