champagne socialist

== English == === Etymology === From the association of champagne with upper social classes. === Noun === champagne socialist (plural champagne socialists) (politics, derogatory or sarcastic) A person adhering to socialism or supporting socialist policies while enjoying a lifestyle that is ostensibly in conflict with their political beliefs, or whose status would shield them from negative consequences of said policies. Synonyms: café revolutionary, (Australia and New Zealand) chardonnay socialist, gauche caviar, Gucci socialist, silver-spoon socialist, (Ireland) smoked salmon socialist, parlor pink ==== Related terms ==== === See also === ==== Translations ====