social democracy
Americannoun
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a political ideology advocating a gradual transition to socialism or a modified form of socialism by and under democratic political processes.
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a system of government achieved in this way.
Sweden’s social democracy.
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Social Democracy, the principles and policies of any of certain Social Democratic parties, especially in Europe.
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Origin of social democracy
First recorded in 1885–90
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Dr. King fought and died for racial equality and social democracy.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025
One of the largest and most influential of the political parties that espoused social democracy was the German Social Democratic Party.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
To some extent, social democracy foundered on an outbreak of bad luck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
This would grab attention in any country, but especially in Sweden, a country that is known for egalitarian social democracy.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
His recommendation was no "experiment in social democracy," he later stressed, but was a design for "an efficient use of manpower to help win a war."
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by Morris J. MacGregor
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