单词 | demagogue |
释义 | demagogue /dem"euh gog', -gawg'/, n. , v. , demagogued, demagoguing. n. 1. a person, esp. an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people. 2. (in ancient times) a leader of the people. v.t. 3. to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc. v.i. 4. to speak or act like a demagogue. Also, demagog. [1640-50; < Gk demagogós a leader of the people, popular leader, equiv. to dêm(os) people + agogós leading, guiding; see -AGOGUE] |
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