1. a political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups
2. a political philosophy supporting the rights and power of the people in their struggle against the privileged elite

Examples

• The candidate’s populism resonated with working-class voters.
• Critics argued that his populism was merely empty rhetoric.
• The rise of populism has changed the political landscape.
• Her populist message focused on economic inequality.
• The party embraced populism to win rural support.
• Populism often emerges during times of economic hardship.