German word

Sozialdemokratie

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈt͡si̯aːldemokʁaˌtiː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsocial democracy

Example

Ich interessiere mich für die Sozialdemokratie in Deutschland.

I am interested in social democracy in Germany.

Illustration for Sozialdemokratie (social democracy)

More examples

Die Diskussion über die Sozialpolitik der Sozialdemokratie dreht sich oft um Renten.

The discussion about the social policy of social democracy often revolves around pensions.

Core concept

A society uses democratic institutions to make security and opportunity less dependent on personal wealth.

Common phrases

  • die Sozialdemokratie

    social democracy

  • Sozialpolitik der Sozialdemokratie

    social policy of social democracy

Similar words

Sozialismus: A political doctrine centered on collective economic management and extensive material equality.
Liberalismus: A political doctrine centered on individual autonomy, market forces, and limited state action.
Konservatismus: A political doctrine centered on continuity, established values, and cautious reform.
Sozialliberalismus: A political doctrine balancing personal liberty with government measures for social protection.

Definition in German

Gesellschaftliche und politische Richtung, die durch Solidarität, staatliche Eingriffe und Umverteilung für soziale Sicherheit und Chancengleichheit eintritt.

Word origin

Sozialdemokratie combines the borrowed adjective sozial with the Greek-derived noun Demokratie to form the German name for social democracy.

Usage tips

  • The related adjective is sozialdemokratisch, used for positions, policies, or parties, while sozial alone has the broader meaning social.

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