Definitions for Populist

Populist Pop·u·list

Spelling: [pop-yuh-list]
IPA: /ˈpɒp yə lɪst/

Populist is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 245 anagrams from letters in Populist (iloppstu).

Definitions for Populist

noun

  1. a member of the People's party.
  2. (lowercase) a supporter or adherent of populism.

adjective

  1. Also, Populistic. of or relating to the People's party.
  2. Also, populistic. (lowercase) of, relating to, or characteristic of populism or its adherents.

Origin of Populist

1890-95, Americanism; Latin popul(us) people + -ist

Examples for Populist

Instead, they endorsed him back when he was just a charismatic Southern Populist with great hair.

The Populist anger at Washington incumbents in this election is directed at the dysfunctional divisions in DC.

Women go as delegates to the Prohibition and Populist conventions.

After the election of 1892 free silver captured the Populist organization.

But the results make sense—when you look at how Republican candidates acted like Democrats on popular, Populist issues.

Whether or not one likes the music of Garth Brooks, it is arguable that he is the last and only Populist in pop culture.

The Granger and the Populist were prophets of this reform movement.

Tapping into middle-class grievances with Populist ideas on the economy is where Warren excels.

Biographical material on the Populist leaders is also scant.

As I write, a convention of the Populist Party has just taken place.

Word Value for Populist
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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