populism populism /ˈpɑːpjəˌlɪzəm/

noun

1. The political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite  ( populism )
   the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite
    The new political party embraced populism, emphasizing the needs and rights of the common people.
   The new political party embraced populism, emphasizing the needs and rights of the common people.