POPULISTS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

populists

noun

plural of populist

as in socialists

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socialists

Noun

An unstoppable wave of democratic socialists is standing up for the working class and winning because of their principled stances — not despite them.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Ideological fractures linger among Democrats Some Democratic officials worry that the rise of democratic socialists within the party presents a political problem for candidates in swing districts.

— Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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