Demophil

/ˈdɛməˌfɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves or is devoted to the common people or democracy; a friend of the people.

Etymology

From Greek demos (people) + -phil (lover of), using the combining form from Greek philos (loving). This is a rare or archaic term for someone devoted to popular causes or democratic principles.

Kelly Says

Demophil is the cousin word of democratic idealists—while it's archaic now, it perfectly captures the spirit of anyone who fights for 'government of the people, by the people, and for the people.'

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