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əˌgɒgnoun
1.
a person, especially 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.
verb (used with object)
3.
to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc.
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verb (used without object)
4.
to speak or act like a demagogue.
Also, dem·a·gog.
Origin:
1640–50; < Greek dēmagōgós a leader of the people, popular leader, equivalent to dêm(os) people + agōgós leading, guiding; see -agogue
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
- Don't dismiss it as "trying to demagogue" or "a disrespectful direction".
- I'm not interested in giving you a platform to demagogue.
- Expect to be called a demagogue, but don't be a demagogue.
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Word Origin & History
demagogue
1640s, from Gk. demagogos "leader of the people," from demos "people" (see demotic) + agogos "leader," from agein "to lead" (see act). A term of disparagement ever since it was first used in Athens, 5c. B.C.E. As a verb, attested by 1980s, Amer.Eng.
EXPANDRelated: Demagogic (1831); demagoguery (1866); demagogy (1650s).
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