POPULISM

populism

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

populism (countable and uncountable, plural populisms)

(philosophy) A political doctrine or philosophy that proposes that the rights and powers of ordinary people are exploited by a privileged elite, and supports their struggle to overcome this.

(derogatory) The practice of appealing to the interests of the common people.

Source: Wiktionary


Pop"u*lism, n. (U. S. Politics)

Definition: The political doctrines advocated by the People's party.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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