| 1. | (U. S. Politics) A party formed in 1891, advocating an increase of the currency, public ownership and operation of railroads, telegraphs, etc., an income tax, limitation in ownership of land, etc. |
| Noun | 1. | People's Party - a former political party in the United States; formed in 1891 to advocate currency expansion and state control of railroads Synonyms: Populist Party |
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