populist

Populist

Eine Person, die gewöhnliche Menschen gegenüber den mächtigen Gruppen unterstützt, die die Gesellschaft beherrschen.

In einfachem Englisch: A person who supports ordinary people against powerful groups that rule society.

• The populist attacked the wealthy elite.
• Both left-wing and right-wing populists joined the debate.
• She became known as a populist who challenged the establishment.

Häufige Wendungen: right-wing populist, left-wing populist, populist leader

Populist

Ein Politiker, der Maßnahmen unterstützt, weil sie bei den Wählern beliebt sind.

In einfachem Englisch: A politician who supports policies because they are popular with voters.

• The populist promised cheaper fuel.
• Critics called him a populist who followed opinion polls.
• Several populists supported the measure simply because voters liked it.

Synonyme: opportunist

Häufige Wendungen: political populist, opportunistic populist

Demokrat

Eine Person, die findet, dass gewöhnliche Bürger mehr Macht in der Regierung haben sollten.

In einfachem Englisch: A person who believes ordinary people should have more power in government.

• She was a committed populist.
• The populist argued for wider voting rights.
• These populists wanted ordinary citizens to control government decisions.

Synonyme: democrat

Häufige Wendungen: committed populist, democratic populist