"Berniecrat" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɝnikɹæt/ [US] Forms: Berniecrats [plural]
Etymology: From Bernie + -crat. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Bernie|crat}} Bernie + -crat Head templates: {{en-noun}} Berniecrat (plural Berniecrats)
  1. (US politics) A Democratic supporter of Bernie Sanders or his policies. Tags: US Related terms: Berner, Bernie bro, Sanderista, feel the Bern

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