pop·u·lism (p p y -l z m)n. 1. a. A political philosophy supporting the rights and power of the people in their struggle against the privileged elite. b. The movement organized around this philosophy. 2. Populism The philosophy of the Populist Party. |
populism
Noun
a political strategy based on a calculated appeal to the interests or prejudices of ordinary people: the Islamic radicals preach a heady message of populism and religion
populist adjn
populism
1. the principles and doctrines of any political party asserting that it represents the rank and file of the people.
2. (cap.) the principles and doctrines of a late 19th-century American party, especially its support of agrarian interests and a silver coinage. — populist, n., adj. — populistic, adj.
See also: Politics
2. (cap.) the principles and doctrines of a late 19th-century American party, especially its support of agrarian interests and a silver coinage. — populist, n., adj. — populistic, adj.
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| Noun | 1. | populism - the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school |
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