populist

populista

Persona que defiende a la gente común frente a los grupos poderosos que dominan la sociedad.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Expresiones frecuentes: right-wing populist, left-wing populist, populist leader

populista

Político que apoya determinadas medidas porque gustan a los votantes.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: opportunist

Expresiones frecuentes: political populist, opportunistic populist

demócrata

Persona que cree que la gente común debe tener más poder en el gobierno.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: democrat

Expresiones frecuentes: committed populist, democratic populist