# sewer socialism

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A form of socialism that prioritises provision of public services and infrastructure, primarily associated with Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

## Etymology
From sewer + socialism. Originally coined by Riga-born American lawyer, politician and art collector Morris Hillquit in 1932 as a derogatory nickname.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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