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- [dem-uh-gog, -gawg]
- /ˈdɛm əˌgɒg, -ˌgɔg/
- /ˈdem.ə.ɡɒɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dem-uh-gog, -gawg]
- /ˈdɛm əˌgɒg, -ˌgɔg/
Definitions of demagogue word
- countable noun demagogue If you say that someone such as a politician is a demagogue you are criticizing them because you think they try to win people's support by appealing to their emotions rather than using reasonable arguments. 3
- noun demagogue a political agitator who appeals with crude oratory to the prejudice and passions of the mob 3
- noun demagogue (esp in the ancient world) any popular political leader or orator 3
- noun demagogue a leader of the common people 3
- noun demagogue a person who tries to stir up the people by appeals to emotion, prejudice, etc. in order to win them over quickly and so gain power 3
- intransitive verb demagogue to behave as a demagogue 3
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Origin of demagogue
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 Demagogue
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preposition
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demagogue 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demagogue
noun demagogue
- firebrand — a piece of burning wood or other material.
- agitator — If you describe someone involved in politics as an agitator, you disapprove of them because of the trouble they cause in organizing campaigns and protests.
- revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
- incendiary — used or adapted for setting property on fire: incendiary bombs.
- instigator — to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
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