(ˌdɛməˈɡɒɡərɪ), demagoguism or demagogism (ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡɪzəm)
noun
the methods, practices, or rhetoric of a demagogue
demagoguery in American English
(ˈdeməˌɡɑɡəri, -ˌɡɔɡə-)
noun
the methods or practices of a demagogue
Word origin
[1850–55, Amer.; demagogue + -ry]This word is first recorded in the period 1850–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: cloakroom, ethos, proletariat, runoff, segue-ry is a suffix of nouns denoting occupation, business, calling or condition, place orestablishment, goods or products, things collectively, qualities, actions, etc. Otherwords that use the affix -ry include: blazonry, casuistry, infantry, pastry, registry
Examples of 'demagoguery' in a sentence
demagoguery
This elementary ruling has resulted in demagoguery.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The book also parodies his demagoguery and propensity for offensive outbursts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The footnote may be the most powerful antidote to historical demagoguery.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is, therefore, particularly disappointing when politicians fall for this demagoguery.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The country is quite capable of withstanding a little divisive demagoguery.
canada.com (2012)
And he is playing a conventional game of economic demagoguery to win votes.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There will be plenty of opportunities for demagoguery on the part of special interests.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We left inoculated against right-wing demagoguery for life.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But it is also an exquisitely coded and exploitative masterpiece of tub-thumping demagoguery.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
His language is hip-hop demagoguery, like a minister preaching a religion of which you have never heard.