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Populist

/pˈɑpjələst/
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(noun) A person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen).

Algerians are tired of the populist tone of the Islamists.
Algerians don't want populist policies.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ candidate promised to give power back to ordinary people and challenge the established elite.

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