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No. 10,279 in German

populismus

Populismus: Political approach that seeks to appeal to ordinary people by contrasting "the people" with the elite.

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  • Der Populismus kann manchmal einfache Lösungen für komplexe Probleme vorschlagen.

    Populism can sometimes propose simple solutions to complex problems.

    Here, 'populismus' is used as a noun to describe a political approach that aims to appeal to ordinary people by suggesting straightforward solutions.

  • Viele Menschen betrachten Populismus kritisch wegen seiner vereinfachenden Argumente.

    Many people view populism critically because of its simplifying arguments.

    In this sentence, 'populismus' is utilized to emphasize the public perception and critique of this political strategy.

  • Im Laufe der Geschichte hat der Populismus verschiedene Formen angenommen, abhängig von der gesellschaftlichen Lage.

    Over the course of history, populism has taken different forms depending on the societal context.

    Here, 'populismus' illustrates how this political phenomenon has evolved and adapted across time and situations.

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