English Explanatory Dictionary

champagne socialist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

champagne socialist champagne socialists

Etymology

From the association of champagne with upper social classes.

Synonyms

café revolutionary chardonnay socialist gauche caviar Gucci socialist silver-spoon socialist smoked salmon socialist parlor pink

Related words

hypocrite liberal elite limousine liberal steak commando
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