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champagne socialism

champagne socialism noun: the perceived hypocrisy of self-identified anarchists, communists, or socialists who advocate for socialist principles while simultaneously maintaining a luxurious, affluent lifestyle.

Noun

champagne socialism (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory) The perceived hypocrisy of self-identified anarchists, communists, or socialists who advocate for socialist principles while simultaneously maintaining a luxurious, affluent lifestyle.

Questions about champagne socialism

What does champagne socialism mean?
Champagne socialism means the perceived hypocrisy of self-identified anarchists, communists, or socialists who advocate for socialist principles while simultaneously maintaining a luxurious, affluent lifestyle.
What part of speech is champagne socialism?
Champagne socialism is a noun.

Words near champagne socialism in the dictionary

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