small-d democrat
Definitions
A democrat, that is, a person who holds democratic views; not necessarily someone who is a member of a country's "Democratic Party".
US
Examples
“To read⟳ his memoir of those years, Locked in the Cabinet, is to feel⟳ the sting⟳ experienced by this talented, innovative, and principled small “d” democrat as he was repeatedly shoved aside on economic issues by Rubin, Bentsen, Panetta, and, of course, the grand vizier himself, Alan Greenspan.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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