Meaning of the word populist in English
What does populist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
populist
US /ˈpɑː.pjə.lɪst/
UK /ˈpɒp.jə.lɪst/
Noun
a person, especially a politician, who strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups
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The new candidate is a populist who promises to fight for the common man.
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Many argue that his policies are driven by populist sentiments rather than sound economics.
Adjective
relating to or characteristic of populism or populists
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His campaign used strong populist rhetoric to gain support.
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The party adopted a more populist stance to appeal to a broader electorate.