C1nounpoliticssociety
US/ˈpɑː.pjə.lɪst/
UK/ˈpɒp.jə.lɪst/
a politician who says they support the interests of ordinary people against the elite
In context
The populist promised to cut taxes and fight the political elite.
Many voters see him as a populist who says what people want to hear.
Populists in several countries gained seats in the last election.
Words that go with populist
adjective + noun
- right-wing populistThe right-wing populist won the first round.
- left-wing populistA left-wing populist led the opposition.
- charismatic populistThe charismatic populist drew huge crowds.
noun + preposition
- rise of populistsAnalysts discussed the rise of populists in Europe.
noun + noun
- populist leaderThe populist leader attacked the media.
- populist movementThe populist movement grew quickly.