Populist Definition & Meaning

populist
noun
  1. an advocate of democratic principles

"Populist" in song lyrics

See how populist is used in real songs:

  • "progressive populist"
    AOL — AOL
  • "tom harkin populist"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "populist"

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