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.

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Meanings

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