Homocrat
Definition
An offensive U.S. political slang term for a gay person who supports the Democratic Party. In historical usage, it could also refer specifically to a gay assimilationist who favored gradual, party-aligned progress toward equality rather than radical activism.
Quick Facts
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What does homocrat mean?
Homocrat describes a gay person associated with or supportive of the Democratic Party. The word combines a reference to homosexuality with “Democrat.”
The term is derogatory and offensive, so it is generally unsuitable as a neutral description of a person or political position.
Historical political usage
In historical U.S. usage, homocrat could describe a gay person who supported a slow, assimilationist movement toward equality and worked politically with the Democratic Party. This sense positioned the person as an assimilationist rather than a radical.