demagog

dem·a·gogue

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dem-uh-gog, -gawg]
- /ˈdɛm əˌgɒg, -ˌgɔg/
- /ˈde.mə.ɡɒɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dem-uh-gog, -gawg]
- /ˈdɛm əˌgɒg, -ˌgɔg/

Definitions of demagog word

noun demagog a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people. 1
noun demagog (in ancient times) a leader of the people. 1
verb with object demagog to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc. 1
verb without object demagog to speak or act like a demagogue. 1
noun demagog Alternative spelling of demagogue. 1

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Origin of demagog

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

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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Parts of speech for Demagog

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Demagog

demagog popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

demagog usage trend in Literature

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