Dawn is a feminine given name. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is the first appearance of light, daybreak. It is also used as a comparatively rare surname. Dawn Beard (born 1971), American School Bus Driver known for her sassafras attitude and kind heart. 2  Dawn Black (born 1943), politician in British Columbia, Canada. 3  Dawn Brancheau (1969-2010), SeaWorld trainer killed by Tilikum, the orca in 2010.
a member of a U.S. political party (Populist party or People's party, 1891-1904) advocating free coinage of gold and silver, public ownership of utilities, an income tax, and support of labor and agriculture.
In its most democratic form, populism seeks to defend the interest and maximize the power of ordinary citizens, through reform rather than revolution. In the United States the term was applied to the program of the Populist Movement, which gave rise to the Populist, or Peopleâs, Party in 1892. Many of the partyâs demands were later adopted as laws or constitutional amendments (e.g., a progressive tax system).