champagne socialist
A person adhering to socialism or supporting socialist policies while enjoying a…A person adhering to socialism or supporting socialist policies while enjoying a lifestyle that is ostensibly in conflict with their political beliefs, or whose status would shield them from negative consequences of said policies.
» This politician is a typical champagne socialist.
Dieser Politiker ist ein würdiger Vertreter der Toskana-Fraktion. — MUIRIEL
Цей політик - типовий шампанський соціаліст. — deniko
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1 senses(derogatory, sarcastic)A person adhering to socialism or supporting socialist policies while enjoying a lifestyle that is ostensibly in conflict with their political beliefs, or whose status would shield them from negative consequences of said policies.
Toskana-Fraktion, Salonsozialist, Salonsozialistin
Origin
From the association of champagne with upper social classes.From the association of champagne with upper social classes.
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Forms
plural: champagne socialists| Singular | champagne socialist |
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