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democratic socialist

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

noun

  1. someone who believes in or promotes democratic socialism.


adjective

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

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She has been disavowed by lawmakers across the Democratic spectrum, from Blue Dog centrist Rep. Josh Gottheimer to democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Mamdani, who calls himself a democratic socialist, went to JPMorgan Chase’s new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue for a noon meeting with the billionaire Dimon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Bass will still face challenges from reality TV star Spencer Pratt, democratic socialist Rae Huang, entrepreneur Adam Miller and potentially dozens of others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Dwight Macdonald managed the difficult feat of being a democratic socialist and at the same time a tiresome snob and cultural reactionary, often coming off like a retired colonel at his London club.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Some policies, like public grocery stores and rent caps, will be familiar to supporters of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist whose campaign energised American progressives.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

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