democratic socialist

[dem-uh-krat-ik soh-shuhl-ist]

noun

1. someone who believes in or promotes democratic socialism.

adjective

1. relating to, characterized by, or promoting democratic socialism.

Example Sentences

Oh, and he’s a proud Democratic socialist, an affiliation that’s brought him comparisons to New York’s own mayoral frontrunner, Zohran Mamdani, and a world of criticism from people across the political spectrum.

From Salon

It was clear to whom Adams and Cuomo were respectively referring in their wishy-washy statements about “destructive” elements: mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, the millennial democratic socialist who upturned the city’s establishment politics with his shocking victory in the Democratic primary this June.

From Slate

Asked whether she backed Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, Harris was measured.

From Los Angeles Times

“I hesitate to rule anybody out, because very often candidates seem to come out of nowhere — like Mamdani in New York City,” he said, referring to the sudden rise and stunning upset primary win of 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral race.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, he held a discussion with Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist leading the race to be New York City's next mayor.

From BBC