Used in a Sentence

populist

How to use populist in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for populist.

Editorial note

But I'm puzzled by your reaction to it. Seems more of a populist "touchy feely aw shucks nice guy".

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Quick take

an advocate of democratic principles

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of populist gathered in one view.

noun

an advocate of democratic principles

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for populist.

noun

an advocate of democratic principles

Example sentences

1

But I'm puzzled by your reaction to it. Seems more of a populist "touchy feely aw shucks nice guy".

2

What if you don't represent a populist movement and your views don't cater to the masses?

3

The plane tickets and accommodations are just populist fodder.

4

A movement that seems to have contempt for as many people as the populist movement does seems like it could easily degenerate into its own tyranny and purging.

5

One side is overly religious and the other side can be reminiscent of populist South American dictators that rile-up the masses, give them shit and buy votes.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use populist in a sentence?

But I'm puzzled by your reaction to it. Seems more of a populist "touchy feely aw shucks nice guy".

What does populist mean?

an advocate of democratic principles

What part of speech is populist?

populist is commonly used as noun.