populisme

Definitions of populisme
  1. noun
    the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite
    synonyms: demagogie
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    type of:
    filosofie, levensbeschouwing, levensfilosofie, levensvisie, rechtsleer, wereldbeschouwing, wijsbegeerte
    a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  2. noun
    impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
    synonyms: demagogie
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