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Noun: populism  'pópyu`lizum
  1. The political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite

Derived forms: populisms

See also: populist

Type of: doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought

Encyclopedia: Populism

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