noun
- people who support or advocate for the rights and power of ordinary people in their struggle against a privileged elite
Usage: plural of populist
Examples
- The populists gained significant support in rural areas.
- Many populists criticized the wealthy for having too much political influence.
- The movement attracted populists from both major political parties.
- These populists promised to fight for working-class families.
- The populists organized rallies in small towns across the state.
- Critics argued that the populists oversimplified complex economic issues.