Populist Definition
pŏpyə-lĭst
populists
noun
populists
A member of a U.S. political party (Populist party or People's party, 1891-1904) advocating free coinage of gold and silver, public ownership of utilities, an income tax, and support of labor and agriculture.
Webster's New World
A supporter of the rights and power of the people.
American Heritage
A supporter of the Populist Party.
American Heritage
Any person, esp. a politician or political leader, who claims to represent the interests, views, or tastes of the common people, particularly as distinct from those of the rich or powerful.
Webster's New World
A person who advocates democratic principles.
Wiktionary
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adjective
Of or relating to populism or its advocates.
A populist aversion to business monopolies.
American Heritage
Of the Populist party.
Webster's New World
Of or characteristic of a populist.
Webster's New World
Of or for the common people.
Webster's New World
Democratic.
Wiktionary
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