populism

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A political philosophy supporting the rights and power of the people in their struggle against the privileged elite.

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The movement organized around this philosophy.

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The philosophy of the Populist Party.

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The political principles and policies of the Populists.

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The political doctrines advocated by the People’s party.

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A political doctrine or philosophy that proposes that the rights and powers of ordinary people are exploited by a privileged elite, and supports their struggle to overcome this.

noun

the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite