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populism

po·pu·lism

US/ˈpɑpjʌˌlɪzʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite

Origin

From Latin populus + English -ism.

Phrases

  • left-wing populism
  • penal populism
  • people's party
  • punitive populism
  • right-wing populism

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