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Republican

Of or pertaining to a republic.

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Democratic 84% connected

Pertaining to democracy; favoring democracy, or constructed upon the principle of government by the people.

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Democratic 84% connected

Pertaining to democracy; favoring democracy, or constructed upon the principle of government by the people.

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Advocate 76% connected

One who pleads the cause of another. Specifically: One who pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court; a counselor.

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Exponent 76% connected

A number, letter, or any quantity written on the right hand of and above another quantity, and denoting how many times the latter is repeated as a fa…

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Politician 76% connected

One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman.

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Proponent 76% connected

Making proposals; proposing.

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