armchair liberal

/ˌɑrmˈtʃɛər ˌlɪbərəl/
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Definitions of armchair liberal
  1. noun
    a person of liberal ideals who takes no action to realize them
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    type of:
    liberal, liberalist, progressive
    a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
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