Etymology

limousine liberal

Today it means: A wealthy person, liberal in politics but insulated from any adverse consequences of the policies they support. Full definition →

First used 1969
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The story

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

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1969 A wealthy person, liberal in politics but insulated from any adverse consequences of the policies they support.

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