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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.


adjective

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

Example Sentences

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On Jan. 1, 2026, Sanders swore in Zohran Mamdani – like Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic socialist – as mayor of New York City.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

The others include Brentwood tech entrepreneur Adam Miller, who’s got money to spend; reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, a Republican who lost his Palisades home and has been hammering the mayor; and minister/community organizer Rae Huang, a Democratic socialist.

From Los Angeles Times

Bass already faces challenges from reality television star Spencer Pratt, a Republican who lost his home in the Palisades fire; Rae Huang, a community organizer who is a democratic socialist; and Adam Miller, a tech entrepreneur and nonprofit executive.

From Los Angeles Times

Bass, who is seeking a second four-year term, already faces challenges from reality television star Spencer Pratt, a Republican who lost his home in the Palisades fire; Rae Huang, a community organizer who is also a democratic socialist; and Adam Miller, a tech entrepreneur and nonprofit executive.

From Los Angeles Times