social democrat
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social democrat
A person who supports the political ideas of social democracy or is a member of a social democratic party (such as the SPD in Germany). Social democracy aims for social justice and a strong welfare state within a democratic order.
Als überzeugter Sozialdemokrat setzt er sich für faire Löhne und gute Arbeitsbedingungen ein.
As a convinced social democrat, he advocates for fair wages and good working conditions.
The word is made up of 'sozial' (social) and 'Demokrat' (democrat). It therefore describes a person who is a supporter of democracy with a strong focus on social justice.
Er ist seit seiner Jugend ein engagierter Sozialdemokrat.
He has been a committed social democrat since his youth.
This noun belongs to a word family around a political concept. 'Die Sozialdemokratie' (social democracy) is the political ideology, and 'sozialdemokratisch' (social democratic) is the corresponding adjective.
Die sozialdemokratische Partei hat einen neuen Vorschlag gemacht.
The social democratic party made a new proposal.
In Germany, the term is closely connected with the SPD (Social Democratic Party of Germany). A 'Sozialdemokrat' (social democrat) is often a member or voter of this party.
Der deutsche Bundeskanzler ist Sozialdemokrat.
The German chancellor is a social democrat.
socialist
Both words refer to a person with left-wing political goals. A Sozialdemokrat is more specifically associated with social democracy and its reform policies within a democratic order. A Sozialist is a more general term or has a different historical background, referring to the ideology of socialism or a socialist party.
Der Sozialdemokrat setzt sich für soziale Reformen in einer demokratischen Ordnung ein.
The social democrat advocates social reforms within a democratic order.
Der Sozialist fordert mehr soziale Gleichheit und Solidarität.
The socialist calls for greater social equality and solidarity.
