English Explanatory Dictionary

limousine liberal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wealthy person, liberal in politics but insulated from any adverse consequences of the policies they support.

Word forms

limousine liberal limousine liberals

Etymology

First appeared c. 1969. Coined by Mario Procaccino in reference to New York mayor John Lindsay.

Synonyms

champagne socialist chardonnay socialist latte liberal
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