Populist
pronunciation
How to pronounce Populist in British English:
UK 
How to pronounce Populist in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- an advocate of democratic principles
Word Origin
- populist
- 1892 (n.) "adherent of populism;" 1893 (adj.), American English, from Latin populus "people" (see people (n.)) + -ist. Originally in reference to the U.S. Populist Party organized February 1892 to promote certain issues important to farmers and workers. The term outlasted the party, and by 1920s came to mean "representing the views of the masses" in a general way.
Example
- 1. Instead , this populist spends a lot of time talking to ivory tower types .
- 2. But this is surely no more than a populist gimmick .
- 3. Historically , the populist aim was prosperity and equality for all .
- 4. He blames congress 's opponent , the state 's populist chief minister , mayawati .
- 5. Never let them think you are a populist .