champagne socialists

A form of champagne socialist — A person adhering to socialism or supporting socialist policies while enjoying a lifestyle that is ostensibly in conflict with their political beliefs, or whose status would shield them from negative consequences of said policies.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of champagne socialist
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