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populist

/ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

/ˈpɑpjəlɪst/

populistnoun

populists

/ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

/ˈpɑːpjəlɪst/

Translations

популист

The politician was labeled a populist for his appeal to the common people.

Политика назвали популистом за его обращение к простым людям.

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Definitions

A member or adherent of a political party seeking to represent the interests of ordinary people.

The populist promised to address the concerns of the working class during his campaign.

A person who supports or seeks to appeal to the concerns of ordinary people.

The populist gained popularity by advocating for policies that benefited the average citizen.

Synonyms

demagogue

populism advocate

advocate for the masses

champion of the people

people's leader

populistadjective

more populist

Comp.

most populist

Super.

/ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

/ˈpɑpjəlɪst/

Translations

популистский

The politician's populist rhetoric appealed to the masses.

Популистская риторика политика привлекала массы.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.

The candidate's populist rhetoric resonated with many voters who felt ignored by the traditional political parties.

Appealing to or intended to appeal to ordinary people; anti-elitist.

The magazine took a distinctly populist stance, criticizing intellectual pretension.

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