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dem·a·gogue I. noun or dem·a·gog \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌgäg sometimes -gȯg\ (-s) Etymology: Greek dēmagōgos, from dēm- dem- + agōgos leading, from agein to lead — more at agent 1. : a leader or orator in ancient times who championed the cause of the common people : a leader of the popular or plebeian party or faction in the state 2. : one who employs demagogic methods; especially : a political leader who seeks to gain personal or partisan advantage by specious or extravagant claims, promises, or charges : rabble-rouser < play statesman one moment and demagogue the next — Economist > II. intransitive verb or demagog \“\ (-ed/-ing/-s) : to act the part of a demagogue : behave like a demagogue III. verb transitive verb : to treat (as an issue) in a demagogic manner |