Usage Note
Populist is the person who practises Populismus; in German media it is nearly always used critically, labelling a politician who exploits public grievances rather than addressing structural problems.
Examples
"Medien bezeichneten den Kandidaten als Populisten ohne konkrete Konzepte."
Natural Translation
Media labelled the candidate a populist without concrete concepts.
Literal Translation
Media designated the candidate as populist without concrete concepts.
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