DEM, short for "democrat," is a commonly used term in politics to refer to individuals who support the Democratic Party. However, there are a number of synonyms for this term that can be used interchangeably. Some of the more common alternatives include liberal, left-leaning, progressive, and leftist. Other descriptors that may be used to refer to Democrats include social democrat, moderate democrat, and blue-state democrat. Additionally, terms like "Democrat Party" and "Democratic Party" can be used to refer to individuals who align with this political ideology. Regardless of which term is used, these descriptors all refer to individuals who support Democratic policies and values.