democratic socialist

American  

[dem-uh-krat-ik soh-shuhl-ist] / ˈdɛm əˌkræt ɪk ˈsoʊ ʃəl ɪst /

noun

1. someone who believes in or promotes democratic socialism.

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adjective

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

Example Sentences

Among the true believers was someone who arrived late that day: L.A.’s original democratic socialist insurgent, Nithya Raman.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

The 34-year-old democratic socialist took the oath of office administered by New York state Attorney General Letitia James, a close political ally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

In the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s remarkable election on Nov. 4 as New York City’s next mayor — followed by democratic socialist Katie Wilson winning Seattle’s mayoralty — the moment for economic populism seems ripe.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist who was just elected New York City’s next mayor, built his campaign around making the Big Apple more affordable.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

He started following the state lawmaker and democratic socialist in January, when Mamdani was polling at 1%.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025