Antipopulism

/ˌæntiˈpɑpjəˌlɪzəm/ noun

Definition

Opposition to populism; rejection of political movements claiming to represent ordinary people against elites.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + populism (political appeal to common people). Populism itself comes from Latin populus. This term gained prominence in the 20th century as scholars distinguished between populist and anti-populist political philosophies.

Kelly Says

Antipopulism is basically saying 'don't trust politicians who claim they alone speak for regular people'—it's about being skeptical of oversimplified us-versus-them politics.

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