populism
gb/pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/ us/pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
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anti-elite people-centered politics
A kind of politics that says it speaks for ordinary people against powerful elites.
Tipar de utilizare:
[adjective] populism; populism in [place]; the rise of populism; a wave of populism
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not confuse populism with popularity. Populism is a political approach, not simply the fact that someone or something is popular.
Sinonime
anti-elitism (Emphasizes opposition to elites more than a full political movement or style.)
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people-centered politics (More neutral and positive-sounding; lacks the critical edge that populism can have.)
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popular politics (Broader and less precise; may simply mean politics aimed at ordinary voters.)
Antonime
elitism (Gives greater authority or value to a select elite rather than ordinary people.)
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technocracy (Emphasizes rule by experts and technical knowledge rather than popular will.)
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establishment politics (Refers to mainstream institutions and traditional political elites.)
Colocații
right-wing populism
|left-wing populism
|economic populism
|authoritarian populism
|the rise of populism
|a wave of populism
|anti-elitist populism
|populism and nationalism
|populism in Europe
|global populism
Teme
politics
|society
|government
|ideology
Exemple
- Populism has grown in many countries where voters feel ignored by traditional parties.
- The party's populism is built on a sharp contrast between ordinary taxpayers and a privileged political class.
- Analysts disagreed about whether the movement was a healthy form of democratic populism or a threat to institutions.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Populism often says that ordinary people should have more power.
- The leader used populism to attack the political elite.
Substantiv
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vote-winning political pandering
A negative word for politics that tries to please voters with easy promises instead of serious plans.
Tipar de utilizare:
cheap/crude/irresponsible populism; dismiss [something] as populism; accuse [someone] of populism
Greșeală frecventă:
Not every popular policy is called populism. In this use, the word often suggests oversimplification or pandering.
Sinonime
pandering (More directly means saying what people want to hear to gain support.)
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demagoguery (Stronger and more negative; suggests manipulation of fears and prejudices.)
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opportunism (Focuses on seeking advantage rather than on appealing to ordinary people.)
Antonime
statesmanship (Suggests responsible, long-term political leadership rather than easy appeals.)
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pragmatism (Emphasizes practical solutions over slogans or emotional promises.)
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principled politics (Suggests decisions based on values rather than popularity.)
Colocații
cheap populism
|crude populism
|irresponsible populism
|easy populism
|election-year populism
|populist rhetoric
|populist promises
|a dose of populism
|accusations of populism
|dismissed as populism
Teme
politics
|elections
|media
|public_opinion
Exemple
- Critics dismissed the tax proposal as populism, saying the numbers did not add up.
- The speech was heavy on populism but offered few practical details about governing.
- She accused the mayor of cheap populism for promising free services without explaining how to pay for them.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Some voters liked the promise, but critics called it populism.
- The newspaper said the campaign used cheap populism.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
populism
IPA
GB/pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
US/pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
Silabe și accent
pop - u - lism (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (pop)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: populism
- Plural: populism
Expresii
authoritarian populism
1/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
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strong-leader populism
Populism that supports a powerful leader who claims to speak for the people and may limit democratic controls.
Exemple
- Commentators warned that authoritarian populism was putting pressure on the courts and the media.
- The president's critics saw his attacks on parliament as a sign of authoritarian populism.
- The book examines how authoritarian populism can grow within democratic systems.
economic populism
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
populism about economic grievances
Populism that focuses on money, jobs, inequality, and the power of big business or finance.
Exemple
- The senator's economic populism appealed to voters angry about stagnant wages.
- Both parties adopted elements of economic populism after the financial crisis.
- The speech used economic populism to attack banks, monopolies, and trade deals.
left-wing populism
1/lˈɛft wˈɪŋ pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
egalitarian anti-elite populism
Populism on the political left, often focused on ordinary people's economic problems and powerful rich elites.
Exemple
- The movement's left-wing populism focused on wages, housing costs, and corporate power.
- Some parties use left-wing populism to mobilize voters who feel excluded by the economic system.
- Her campaign combined environmental policy with left-wing populism about inequality.
national populism
1/nˈæʃnəl pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
nation-centered populism
Populism that focuses on the nation, national identity, and control over borders and laws.
Exemple
- National populism gained support among voters who felt globalization had reduced their country's control.
- The party's national populism emphasized borders, sovereignty, and cultural identity.
- Scholars compared national populism in different regions after the referendum.
right-wing populism
1/ɹˈaɪt wˈɪŋ pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
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conservative nationalist populism
Populism on the political right, often focused on national identity, borders, and opposition to elites.
Exemple
- Right-wing populism has reshaped party politics in several European countries.
- The candidate mixed promises to protect workers with right-wing populism on immigration.
- Researchers studied why right-wing populism appealed to voters outside major cities.
the rise of populism
1/ðə ɹˈaɪz əv pˈɑpjəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
growth of populist politics
The growth of support for populist politics.
Exemple
- Many analysts connect the rise of populism to distrust of established parties.
- The documentary explores the rise of populism after the economic crisis.
- Social media is often discussed as one factor behind the rise of populism.