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social democracy vs. democratic socialism
noun
- a political ideology advocating a gradual transition to socialism or a modified form of socialism by and under democratic political processes.
- a system of government achieved in this way: Sweden’s social democracy.
- the principles and policies of any of certain Social Democratic parties, especially in Europe.
noun
- socialism, or a modified form of socialism, achieved by a gradual transition by and under democratic political processes.