Meanings
plural latte liberals
- Synonym of limousine liberal.
The Latte Liberals emphasize quietude and living in harmony with the environment, not the grandiose or Faustian or Dionysian passions.
1997 September 15, David Brooks, “The Rise of the Latte Town”, in Washington ExaminerSynonyms: limousine liberal
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of limousine liberal.
Origin
In reference to the elaborate forms of coffee served at coffee shops that are popular with some wealthy people. Compare champagne socialist.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
latte liberal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/latte%20liberal
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