mobocrat

/mɒbəˈkræt/

Definitions

1. noun

A supporter of Andrew Jackson in the presidential election of 1828, especially one who used violent means to promote his candidacy.

“The historian studied the role of mobocrats in shaping American politics during the 19th century.”

2. noun

One who is a part of, or a member of, a mob or a crowd, especially a violent or unruly one.

“The police struggled to contain the mobocrats who had gathered to protest the new law.”

Synonyms

  • demagogue
  • ruffian

Antonyms

  • citizen
  • demure