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populism
CEFRB2
/pˈɑpjəˌlɪzəm/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Political ideas that claim to represent ordinary people against an elite.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe practice of appealing to the interests of the common people.
Examples
In Europe, there is an increase in populism.
There is resurgent populism around the globe, not just in this country.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningA 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.
More examples
In contextIt is not crass populism or majoritanianism that ratifies the legitimacy of the polity or the administration.
In the early 21st century, the tide of populism in Western countries has been primarily driven by demographic shifts, deindustrialization, inflation, a hostile cultural climate, and a collapse in social cohesion.
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Origin
noun
From Latin populus + English -ism.