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(so-cial-de-moc-ra-cy) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. A political, social, and economic ideology that supports economic and social interventions to promote social justice within the framework of a liberal democratic polity and a capitalist-oriented mixed economy.

Example Sentence

Social democracy aims to balance the benefits of a market economy with the need for social justice.

More Example Sentences

Many European countries have adopted social democracy to ensure a fair distribution of resources.

Synonyms

welfare state; mixed economy; democratic socialism

Antonyms

authoritarianism; totalitarianism; laissez-faire

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