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liberal elite

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A stereotype describing a wealthy, educated class perceived as conveniently championing progressive policies and causes that don’t threaten their elite position (e.g. social liberalism, environmentalism), while dismissing those that do (e.g. wealth redistribution), and therefore seen as hypocritical.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory

Topics: government, politics

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