English Synonym Finder

populist

Definitions

A person who claims to represent the interests of ordinary people, especially in opposition to an established elite.

Relating to or characteristic of a political approach that appeals to ordinary people by contrasting them with a perceived elite.

Examples

The candidate's populist message appealed to working-class voters.

She criticized the populist policies as too simplistic.

Synonyms

demagogue demagogic

Antonyms

elitist