noun
Political ideology that appeals to the interests and conceptions of the common people, often contrasting with elites. The cross-reference ポピュリズム is a common loanword synonym.
See also: ポピュリズム
その政治家は大衆主義的な政策を掲げて支持を集めた。
That politician gained support by advocating populist policies.
Populism sometimes risks oversimplifying complex issues.