Phrase guide

New Democrat

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canadian

Topics: government, politics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Dipper, NDPer

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to the Canadian New Democratic Party or supporters thereof.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canadian, attributive, nonstandard

Topics: government, politics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: NDP, New Democratic

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

A member of the New Democrats centrist faction of the American Democratic Party.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government, politics

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: néo-démocrate — member of the New Democratic Party