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.
communist
'der Kommunist' and 'der Sozialdemokrat' both refer to people with political ideas that are often connected with social justice. The important difference lies in the goal and the political path. A communist wants a communist society in which the means of production are communal property. A social democrat supports social justice and a strong welfare state within a democratic order. Learners may confuse the words because both can seem politically left-wing. More precisely: 'Sozialdemokrat' fits democratic reform politics, while 'Kommunist' fits the idea of, or a movement toward, a communist society.
Der Sozialdemokrat sprach im Stadtrat über bezahlbare Wohnungen und bessere Schulen.
The social democrat spoke in the city council about affordable housing and better schools.
In der Diskussion erklärte der Kommunist, warum er gemeinschaftliches Eigentum wichtig findet.
In the discussion, the communist explained why he considers communal ownership important.