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Feb 2025
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328. What is Populism? (English Vocabula...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Populism is on the rise. Across the world, politicians and political parties are becoming increasingly populist.


Today, I want define populism. We’ll discuss what populism means, think about some examples of populism (both left-wing and right-wing), and then discuss whether populism is a negative thing!



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Vocabulary


  • Populism (Noun): A political approach that claims to represent ordinary people against a corrupt elite.
  • Elite (Noun): A group of people seen as having the most power or influence in a society.
  • Establishment (Noun): The ruling or influential group in society, such as politicians, media, or large organizations.
  • Ideology (Noun): A set of beliefs or ideas that guides political, economic, or social systems.
  • Simplistic (Adjective): Treating complex issues as if they are much simpler than they really are.
  • Complex (Adjective): Consisting of many interconnected parts; not simple.



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