populist Get Printable Handwriting (pop-u-list) 3 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. 1 an advocate of democratic principles; 2 a member of the People's party Example Sentence The populist politicians debated the issue. Synonyms democrat; People's party member; member of the People's party Antonyms dictator Rhymes Three Syllable Rhymes (1) populist Share with your friends: