demagogue

or dem·a·gog

[ dem-uh-gog, -gawg ]

/ ˈdɛm əˌgɒg, -ˌgɔg /

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noun

a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.

(in ancient times) a leader of the people.

verb (used with object), dem·a·gogued, dem·a·gogu·ing.

to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc.

verb (used without object), dem·a·gogued, dem·a·gogu·ing.

to speak or act like a demagogue.

Origin of demagogue

1640–50; <Greek dēmagōgós a leader of the people, popular leader, equivalent to dêm(os) people + agōgós leading, guiding; see -agogue

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Example sentences from the Web for demagogue

Moreover, the demagog and the corruptionist often work hand in hand.
State of the Union Addresses of Theodore Roosevelt|Theodore Roosevelt

British Dictionary definitions for demagogue

demagogue

sometimes US demagog

/ (ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡ) /

noun

a political agitator who appeals with crude oratory to the prejudice and passions of the mob

(esp in the ancient world) any popular political leader or orator

Word Origin for demagogue

C17: from Greek dēmagōgos people's leader, from dēmos people + agein to lead

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Cultural definitions for demagogue

demagogue

[ (dem-uh-gog, dem-uh-gawg) ]

A politician who seeks to win and hold office by appeals to mass prejudice. Demagogues often use lies and distortion. (See Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin.)

单词	demagogue
释义	demagogue or dem·a·gog [ dem-uh-gog, -gawg ] / ˈdɛm əˌgɒg, -ˌgɔg / SEE SYNONYMS FOR demagogue ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people. (in ancient times) a leader of the people. verb (used with object), dem·a·gogued, dem·a·gogu·ing. to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc. verb (used without object), dem·a·gogued, dem·a·gogu·ing. to speak or act like a demagogue. Origin of demagogue 1640–50; <Greek dēmagōgós a leader of the people, popular leader, equivalent to dêm(os) people + agōgós leading, guiding; see -agogue Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for demagogue Moreover, the demagog and the corruptionist often work hand in hand. State of the Union Addresses of Theodore Roosevelt\|Theodore Roosevelt British Dictionary definitions for demagogue demagogue sometimes US demagog / (ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡ) / noun a political agitator who appeals with crude oratory to the prejudice and passions of the mob (esp in the ancient world) any popular political leader or orator Word Origin for demagogue C17: from Greek dēmagōgos people's leader, from dēmos people + agein to lead Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to demagogue firebrand, agitator, revolutionary, incendiary, instigator, politician, rabble-rouser, fanatic, radical, inciter, rebel, troublemaker, fomenter, hothead, inflamer Cultural definitions for demagogue demagogue [ (dem-uh-gog, dem-uh-gawg) ] A politician who seeks to win and hold office by appeals to mass prejudice. Demagogues often use lies and distortion. (See Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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demagogue

or dem·a·gog

noun

verb (used with object), dem·a·gogued, dem·a·gogu·ing.

verb (used without object), dem·a·gogued, dem·a·gogu·ing.

Origin of demagogue

Example sentences from the Web for demagogue

British Dictionary definitions for demagogue

sometimes US demagog

noun

Word Origin for demagogue

Words related to demagogue

Cultural definitions for demagogue