populism — political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːpjəlɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- His populism was like a K-pop concert - lots of flashy promises but questionable substance.
- The rise of populism has challenged traditional political establishments worldwide.
- She criticized the candidate's populism as 'political fast food' - tasty but unhealthy.
populism
NOUN[/ˈpɑːpjəlɪzəm/]
political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups
political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups
From journalism to nationalism, populism unites them all!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'populus' meaning 'the people'. The term became established as a political concept in the late 19th century when the American People's Party emerged to represent the interests of farmers and workers.
Breakdown
populus (the people) + -ism (doctrine or ideology); the suffix -ism transforms the noun into an abstract concept representing a political movement centered on popular interests.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His populism was like a K-pop concert - lots of flashy promises but questionable substance.”
“The rise of populism has challenged traditional political establishments worldwide.”
“She criticized the candidate's populism as 'political fast food' - tasty but unhealthy.”
“Economic populism often promises simple solutions to complex problems.”
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