social democrat
Americannoun
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a person who advocates a gradual transition to socialism or a modified form of socialism by and under democratic political processes.
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Social Democrat. (especially in Europe) a member of any of certain Social Democratic parties.
noun
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any socialist who believes in the gradual transformation of capitalism into democratic socialism
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(usually capital) a member of a Social Democratic Party
Etymology
Origin of social democrat
First recorded in 1875–80
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EU social democrat lawmaker Rene Repasi, who will spearhead negotiations with European capitals on a final version of the law, has already included a raft of worker-friendly proposals in his draft report.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Chancellor Scholz – a social democrat whose coalition government collapsed last year – castigated Merz for his actions.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
She was first lady during the 2008-2012 presidency of social democrat Álvaro Colom, until they divorced in 2011.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
Androulakis, a self-styled social democrat, is considered less likely than Papandreou to seek an alliance with Syriza.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 12, 2021
Soon, I gather you expect, I shall become a spiritualist and a social democrat; and quite soon after that I suppose you are sure I shall cut off my hair and go about in sandals.
From Fr?ulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther by Arnim, Elizabeth von
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