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populist

noun
/ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example Sentences

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

Synonyms

demagogue, agitator, reformer, campaigner, advocate

Antonyms

elitist, aristocrat

Collocations

populist leader, populist rhetoric, populist movement, populist agenda

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