populist
/ˈpɑpjəlɪst/
adjective
- Relating to or supporting the idea that ordinary people should have more power in government, often by opposing elites or established institutions.
- The populist movement gained strength during the economic crisis.
- Populist leaders often use social media to connect directly with their supporters.
- Her speech had a populist tone, criticizing big corporations and wealthy bankers.
noun
- A person who claims to represent the interests of ordinary people, especially in politics.
- The newspaper called the candidate a populist for his focus on rural communities.
- Many voters were drawn to the populist because he spoke in simple, direct language.
- The populist won the election by promising to fight for working families.