Populist
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A term for a person or movement that embodies [populism] i.e. anti-intellectualism masquerading as disdain for the elites i.e. anybody who uses facts in an argument. This is generally found in the far-right (or [alt-right], as they like to call themselves now), but far-left populists are not uncommon, just less prone to xenophobic bullshit
Populist meaning & definition 1 of Populist.
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An adjective used by snobby intellectuals and elitists basically as code for this is what morons like.
Populist meaning & definition 2 of Populist.
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A person, especially a politician, who strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Populist meaning & definition 3 of Populist.
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trying to be popular with ordinary people and to represent their ideas and opinions:
Populist meaning & definition 4 of Populist.