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populiste — meaning in English

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English meaning

populist adjective Appealing to ordinary people by presenting politics as a struggle between the honest public and a corrupt or out-of-touch elite.

Senses

populiste is used for these senses in English:

populist (of a political policy) Put forward just because it would be popular.
populist A politician who advocates specific policies just because they are popular.

populist — full definition

adjective Appealing to ordinary people by presenting politics as a struggle between the honest public and a corrupt or out-of-touch elite.
noun A politician or movement that uses this appeal.
adjective Designed to be liked by a wide general audience rather than by critics or experts.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.