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Definition of populism

populism

/ˈpɑː.pjə.lɪ.zəm/
pop · u · lism
Plural:populisms
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Adjective:populist
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• noun

1

A political approach or ideology that seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.

Example

"The candidate's message of economic populism resonated strongly with working-class voters across the region."

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• Nearby Words

popularly
populate
population
populism
populist
populous
populousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century in the United States in reference to the Populist (or People's) Party, formed from Latin 'populus' ('the people') and the suffix '-ism'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Populism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/populism
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