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Champagne socialist — is a pejorative political term originating in the United Kingdom. The phrase is used to describe self identified socialists whose comfortable upper middle class lifestyles are perceived to be incompatible with their professed political… … Wikipedia
champagne socialist — noun (derogatory) A person whose comfortable or extravagant standard of living belies his or her professed socialist politics • • • Main Entry: ↑champagne * * * ˌchampagne ˈsocialist 7 [champagne socialist] noun ( … Useful english dictionary
champagne socialist — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms champagne socialist : singular champagne socialist plural champagne socialists showing disapproval someone with left wing political opinions who is very rich. This word is often used to show that you dislike… … English dictionary
champagne socialist — noun Brit. derogatory a person who espouses socialist ideals while enjoying a wealthy and luxurious lifestyle. Derivatives champagne socialism noun … English new terms dictionary
Chardonnay socialist — is a derogatory Australasian term used to describe those on the political left with comfortable middle or upper class incomes, tertiary education, and a penchant for the finer things in life, Chardonnay being a form of white wine for example. It… … Wikipedia
Gucci socialist — is a political epithet similar to Champagne socialist or Limousine liberal that is used to describe people who claim to support left of centre policy or theory, including various forms of soft socialism and liberalism, but have an undeniably… … Wikipedia
chardonnay socialist — A derogatory label for a person who pays lip service to left wing views while enjoying an affluent lifestyle. It is modelled on the British term, champagne socialist, which has a similar meaning. The term chardonnay socialist appeared in 1989,… … Australian idioms
French Socialist Party presidential primary, 2011 — Socialist Party presidential primary, 2011 2006 ← 9 and 16 October 2011 … Wikipedia
Limousine liberal — (also latte liberal , limousine leftist , learjet liberal , lakefront liberal , Lexus liberal , MasterCard Marxist , parlor pink , white wine socialist or champagne socialist ) is a pejorative North American political term used to illustrate… … Wikipedia
List of politics topics — NOTOC TopicTOC Politics This is a list of political topics, including political science terms, political philosophies, political issues, etc. Politics is the process by which groups of people make decisions. Although the term is generally applied … Wikipedia
