No. 11,809 in Swedish
populistisk
"Populistisk" means "populist" in English, referring to a political approach that appeals to ordinary people by contrasting them with elites.
In a sentence
Politikern höll ett populistiskt tal för att vinna väljare.
The politician gave a populist speech to win voters.
The word 'populistiskt' is used as an adjective describing the speech ('tal') as one aiming to appeal to the population's desires, often simplifying complex issues.
Tidningens artikel var väldigt populistisk och undvek fakta.
The newspaper's article was very populist and avoided facts.
The word 'populistisk' is used here to describe the article ('artikel') as prioritizing emotional appeal over factual content, aiming for mass appeal.
Filmen hade en populistisk ton och fokuserade på att underhålla publiken.
The movie had a populist tone and focused on entertaining the audience.
The word 'populistisk' signifies that the movie's tone appeals broadly and is designed to resonate with common sentiments and preferences.
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