someone, especially a political leader, who actively encourages attitudes of optimism and hope for the world
One reckless hopemonger is Malcolm Hamilton, author of a new C.D. Howe report called “Do Canadians Save Too Little?”
Submitted by: Kerry on 18/03/2016
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The expression hopemonger is very new, first appearing in autumn 2007. Current evidence suggests that it is still mainly used in reference to Obama, and it remains to be seen whether the term will grow into use outside the context of the presidential election.