populist

Etymology

noun

1. A person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen).
   Critics suggest that Fernández, an unashamed populist and nationalist, is seeking to deflect attention from social disharmony at home. 3 January 2013, Luke Harding, Uki Goni, The Guardian
2. A politician who advocates specific policies just because they are popular.
3. A person who advocates democratic principles.

adj

1. Democratic.
2. (of a political policy) Put forward just because it would be popular.
3. Of or pertaining to populism.