democratic socialism

noun

1. socialism, or a modified form of socialism, achieved by a gradual transition by and under democratic political processes.

Other Word Forms

• democratic socialist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of democratic socialism¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

The New York Times has sort of endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York City mayor, and you should consider this bad news—even if you don’t live in New York City, and even if, like the New York Times editorial board, you think that “Democratic socialism” is risky, radical, or just kind of annoying.

From Slate

Consistent with his tradition of democratic socialism, Sanders is an outspoken critic of both Netanyahu specifically and Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians more broadly.

From Salon

More formidably, Khanna continues to embrace his left-of-center position while eschewing Sandersian “democratic socialism” in favor of capitalism, and while loudly ridin’ with Biden for the 2024 campaign.

From Slate

“I believe in the values of Democratic Socialism, which to me means the issues that people care about, like housing and health care for all, and an economy that is there to work for regular people, working people, who are the foundation of the economy,” he said.

From Seattle Times

In critiquing the Soviet system, moreover, Kennan recognized that democratic socialism was not the same thing: "No sane person has reason to doubt sincerity of moderate socialist leaders in Western countries. Nor is it fair to deny success of their efforts to improve conditions for working population whenever, as in Scandinavia, they have been given chance to show what they could do."

From Salon