populist
adjective/ˈpɑpjəlɪst/
Frequency rank: #8,886 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or representing the interests and views of ordinary people, often in opposition to a privileged elite.
Example sentence
The politician gave populist speeches that promised to put ordinary people before wealthy elites.
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