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socialcristiano

Christian democrat; social-Christian

noun soh-syahl-krees-TYAH-noh Rare

Usage Note

Socialcristiano refers to a follower or member of a social-Christian (Christian democrat) political movement, especially common in Latin American political discourse (Venezuela, Costa Rica, Ecuador). It combines the social teachings of Christianity with democratic politics. The feminine form is socialcristiana.

Examples

"El candidato socialcristiano ganó las primarias."

Natural Translation

The Christian-democrat candidate won the primaries.

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