populists

[US]/[ˈpɒpjʊlɪst]/
[UK]/[ˈpɑːpjʊlɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who believe in government by the people, especially when this is achieved through mass mobilization and direct democracy.; A politician who appeals to the common people, often in opposition to an elite.
adj.Relating to or characteristic of populism.

Phrases & Collocations

populist appeal

populists rise

populist leaders

populist movement

populist strategy

populist rhetoric

populists exploiting

populist backlash

populist policies

populist support

Example Sentences

populists often exploit anxieties about immigration to gain support.

critics accuse populist leaders of undermining democratic institutions.

the rise of populists has challenged traditional political parties.

populists frequently promise simple solutions to complex problems.

populist movements often appeal to a sense of national identity.

many populists rail against the "elite" and the establishment.

populists tend to simplify complex issues for their supporters.

the populist agenda often prioritizes national interests above all else.

populists frequently use divisive rhetoric to mobilize their base.

scholars debate the causes and consequences of populist surges.

populists often cultivate a strongman image to project power.

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