Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Democrat'

English Word: Democrat

Key Russian Translations:

• демократ [dʲɪmɐˈkrat] - [Formal, Masculine, Singular]
• демократка [dʲɪmɐˈkratkə] - [Formal, Feminine, Singular]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in political contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

демократ: [dʲɪmɐˈkrat]

Note on демократ: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'д' is pronounced with a soft 'd' sound typical in Russian.

демократка: [dʲɪmɐˈkratkə]

Note on демократка: Similar stress pattern to 'демократ', with an added feminine suffix '-ка'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A supporter of democracy (Political Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• демократ - Used for a male supporter of democratic principles or a member of a democratic party.
• демократка - Used for a female supporter of democratic principles or a member of a democratic party.

Usage Examples:

• Он известный демократ в нашей стране.

  He is a well-known democrat in our country.

• Она демократка и борется за права человека.

  She is a democrat and fights for human rights.

• Демократы собрались на митинг в центре города.

  Democrats gathered for a rally in the city center.

• Как демократ, он поддерживает свободные выборы.

  As a democrat, he supports free elections.

• Эта демократка написала книгу о политической свободе.

  This democrat (female) wrote a book on political freedom.

2. Member of the Democratic Party (US-specific Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• демократ - Refers to a male member of the Democratic Party in the US.
• демократка - Refers to a female member of the Democratic Party in the US.

Usage Examples:

• Многие демократы в США поддерживают эту реформу.

  Many Democrats in the US support this reform.

• Она демократка и голосует за их кандидата.

  She is a Democrat and votes for their candidate.

• Демократ из Сената предложил новый закон.

  A Democrat from the Senate proposed a new law.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

демократ (Masculine Noun): Follows the standard masculine noun declension in Russian (2nd declension).

демократка (Feminine Noun): Follows the standard feminine noun declension in Russian (1st declension).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for демократ/демократка:

• сторонник демократии (supporter of democracy)
• либерал (liberal, in some contexts)

Note: 'либерал' may carry slightly different connotations depending on the political context.

Antonyms for демократ/демократка:

• автократ (autocrat)
• диктатор (dictator)

Related Phrases:

• истинный демократ - "True democrat" (used to emphasize genuine belief in democracy).
• демократы и республиканцы - "Democrats and Republicans" (common pairing in US political context).
• борьба демократов - "Struggle of democrats" (refers to political activism or advocacy).

Usage Notes:

• In Russian, the gender-specific forms 'демократ' (male) and 'демократка' (female) must be used appropriately based on the person being referred to.
• The term is often used in formal or political contexts. In casual conversation, it might be replaced by more general terms like 'сторонник демократии' if the gender is irrelevant.
• When referring to members of the US Democratic Party, 'демократ' or 'демократка' is universally understood in Russian media and discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'демократ' to refer to a female individual.
  Correct Usage: Use 'демократка' for females. For example, "Она демократка" instead of "Она демократ".
• Error: Misusing cases in sentences. For example, saying "Я говорил с демократ" instead of "Я говорил с демократом".
  Explanation: Russian nouns must be declined based on their grammatical role in the sentence. After prepositions like 'с' (with), the instrumental case is required.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the term 'демократ' often carries historical connotations tied to the political reforms of the late Soviet era and the 1990s. It may evoke associations with the transition to democracy, sometimes with mixed feelings depending on personal or regional perspectives on that period.

Related Concepts:

• демократия (democracy)
• либерализм (liberalism)
• политика (politics)