Definition of Populist
Populist
pop·u·list
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a person in power, especially a politician, who tries to appeal to the common people and gain their support by showing concern for issues that they feel elites do not care about;
e.g. He is known to be a populist who represents ordinary people and fights for their rights.
(noun)
broadly, a person who believes in the virtues and wisdom of ordinary people and advocates for their rights;
e.g. The head of the company tries to be a populist when enacting policies for her employees to follow.
(adjective)
relating to an approach that aims to appeal to and represent ordinary people by focusing on their issues and concerns, especially in politics;
e.g. The lawmakers made several populist suggestions in order to support the country's citizens.
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