1. plural of populism; political or social movements that claim to represent the interests of ordinary people against elites or established institutions
Usage: usually plural; often used in political discourse
2. plural of populism; beliefs, doctrines, or practices characteristic of populist parties or leaders
Usage: usually plural; academic or analytical usage

Examples

• Various popularisms emerged across Europe in response to economic inequality.
• The rise of different popularisms challenged traditional party structures.
• Political analysts debate the effects of competing popularisms on democratic institutions.
• Left-wing and right-wing popularisms often appeal to working-class voters.
• The study examined how popularisms reshape electoral politics in modern democracies.
• Critics argue that some popularisms oversimplify complex policy issues.