"Atari Democrat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Atari Democrats [plural]
Etymology: From Atari, a prominent video game system in the 1970s and early 1980s. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Atari Democrat (plural Atari Democrats)
  1. (US politics, informal, historical) A member of the US Democratic Party who emphasizes the role of high tech, in particular information technology, for economic growth. Tags: US, historical, informal Categories (topical): US politics Synonyms: ATARI Democrat Related terms: boll weevil, Reagan Democrat
    Sense id: en-Atari_Democrat-en-noun-2hZKPIBA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, politics

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