red diaper baby

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Noun

red diaper baby (plural red diaper babies)

  1. (chiefly US, derogatory) A child of parents who belonged to a communist party (usually the United States Communist Party) or supported communist ideas and goals.
  2. (chiefly US, derogatory) An individual born to and raised by a parent or parents who espoused any left-wing or radical political views.
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