dixiecrats

Dix·ie·crat

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dik-see-krat]
- /ˈdɪk siˌkræt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dik-see-krat]
- /ˈdɪk siˌkræt/

Definition of dixiecrats word

noun dixiecrats a member of a faction of southern Democrats stressing states' rights and opposed to the civil-rights programs of the Democratic Party, especially a southern Democrat who bolted the party in 1948 and voted for the candidates of the States' Rights Democratic Party. 1

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Origin of dixiecrats

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1945-50; Dixie + (Demo)crat

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dixiecrats popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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