Popularist

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑpˈjuɫəˈɹɪst/

Popularist (noun)

  1. a person who tries to gain support by appealing to ordinary people's desires and prejudices.

Examples

  • The popularist gained support by addressing common concerns.
  • A popularist often uses simple language to connect with people.

Common collocations: popularist leader, popularist approach, popularist rhetoric, popularist campaign

Popularist (adjective)

  1. describing something that is designed to appeal to the general public's tastes or opinions.

Examples

  • The popularist message resonated with many voters.
  • Her popularist style attracted a large audience.

Synonyms of Popularist

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Antonyms of Popularist

  • someone who is against popular ideas