populism
noun/ˈpɒpjʊlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #12,816 most common English word
Meaning
a political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel ignored by established elites.
Example sentence
The politician won the election by embracing populism and promising to put ordinary people first.
Synonyms & related words
- demagoguery
- nationalism
- egalitarianism
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