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armchair liberal

/ˈɑːrmtʃɛr ˈlɪbərəl/

Traduction: Terme péjoratif désignant une personne qui exprime des opinions politiques libérales ou progressistes mais ne participe pas activement à l'action politique ou à des engagements concrets, souvent perçue comme déconnectée des réalités pratiques.

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/ˈɑːrmtʃɛr ˈlɪbərəl/C1informalpolitical
  • frTerme péjoratif désignant une personne qui exprime des opinions politiques libérales ou progressistes mais ne participe pas activement à l'action politique ou à des engagements concrets, souvent perçue comme déconnectée des réalités pratiques.

A derogatory term for a person who expresses liberal or progressive political opinions but does not take active part in political activism or real-world engagement, often perceived as being out of touch with practical realities.

  1. Hypocritical or detached supporterC1informal

    A person who expresses liberal or progressive opinions but does not take active steps to support or implement them, often seen as being out of touch with real-world issues.

    frLibéral de salon

    • He's just an armchair liberal who posts about social justice online but never volunteers.
    • Armchair liberals often criticize government policies without offering practical solutions.
    • She called him an armchair liberal because he talked about climate change but drove a gas-guzzling car.