DEMAGOGUE


Meaning of DEMAGOGUE in English

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

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