Populist Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Populist" is mainly used as noun meaning "populist" or "populist (adjective)". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Populist"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Populist
  • Plural: die Populisten, Populistinnen

Meanings of "Populist" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A person who gains support by appealing to emotions"

"Populist", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Populist sprach auf der Kundgebung.The Populist spoke at the rally.
  2. Viele Wähler fühlen sich von einem Populist angezogen.Many voters feel attracted to a Populist.
  3. Ein Populist nutzt oft einfache Lösungen.A Populist often uses simple solutions.

2.) "Pertaining to tactics that appeal to public emotions"

"Populist", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die populistische Rede fand großen Anklang.The populist speech was very well received.
  2. Seine populistischen Ansichten sind umstritten.His populist views are controversial.
  3. Ein populistischer Ansatz kann gefährlich sein.A populist approach can be dangerous.
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