Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Definitions

And now, boys and girls, a lesson in definitions...according to Merriam-Webster:

Definition of DEMOCRATIC -- (as in party) Democratic Party (United States) -- The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States...Self-governing.

Definition of DEMOCRAT –- Democrat (as in one who IS a Democrat).
1 : an adherent of democracy; one who practices social equality.
2 : capitalized : a member of the Democratic party of the United States

Study these definitions. They are going to be on the test!