populist
Example Sentences
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He recognizes Mamdani as a powerful force, a fellow populist who, like the president, ran as an outsider against establishment candidates in his party and won.
From Salon
It’s populist, so it’s something that’s sort of for the people.
From Salon
In reality, India has too many reckless left-wing populists who don’t understand basic economics and woo voters with fiscally irresponsible promises.
These enlightenment heroes, manifesting in our present day as populists, compel Gen Z to become disillusioned with the establishment and support radical ideas on both sides of the aisle.
This is one of those grandstanding populist ideas that won’t do much beyond deterring good businessmen and women from running for office.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.