red diaper baby
The term "red diaper baby" emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily in the United States, to describe children raised by parents with communist or radical leftist beliefs.
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Definition
C2Historical Politics
(chiefly US, derogatory)A person whose parents were members of the Communist Party or held radical leftist political views, especially during the mid-20th century.
Example
- Growing up as a red diaper baby, she was immersed in political activism from an early age.
- The term 'red diaper baby' often carries a derogatory connotation, reflecting Cold War-era tensions.