populism
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populism
A type of politics that tries to win the favor of the broad masses through often simplistic and emotional presentations, positioning itself as the representative of the 'ordinary people' against 'the elite'.
Kritiker werfen der Partei vor, mit ihren Parolen reinen Populismus zu betreiben.
Critics accuse the party of engaging in pure populism with its slogans.
The ending '-ismus' often indicates a political, social, or philosophical movement or ideology. As with many '-ismus' words, 'Populismus' (populism) often has a critical or negative connotation.
In seiner Analyse beschrieb der Journalist die Merkmale des modernen Populismus.
In his analysis, the journalist described the features of modern populism.
'Populismus' (populism) is a term from politics and journalism. It is almost always used in an analytical or critical context and has a negative connotation.
Man wirft ihm vor, die komplexen Probleme des Landes für seinen Populismus zu missbrauchen.
He is accused of exploiting the country's complex problems for his populism.
Common verbs used with Populismus are 'Populismus betreiben' (to engage in populism) or 'jemandem Populismus vorwerfen' (to accuse someone of populism). The related adjective 'populistisch' (populist) is often combined with words such as 'Parolen' (slogans), 'Rhetorik' (rhetoric), or 'Forderungen' (demands).
Die Opposition warf der Regierung vor, reinen Populismus zu betreiben.
The opposition accused the government of engaging in pure populism.
propaganda
'die Propaganda' and 'der Populismus' can both have to do with political influence. 'Propaganda' means the deliberate spread of ideas or information, often in a one-sided and manipulative way. 'Populismus' means a type of politics that gives simple answers, works strongly with emotions, and presents itself as the voice of the 'ordinary people' against 'the elite'. The words can be confused because populist politics can also use propaganda. Even so, 'Propaganda' is more the method of influencing people, while 'Populismus' is more the political attitude or strategy.
Der Populismus nutzt oft einfache Sätze, weil er schnell viele Menschen erreichen will.
Populism often uses simple sentences because it wants to reach many people quickly.
Vor der Wahl wurden viele Plakate als Propaganda kritisiert.
Before the election, many posters were criticized as propaganda.