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demagoguery

dem·a·gogu·er·y
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dem-uh-gog-uh-ree, -gaw-guh-]
    • /ˈdɛm əˌgɒg ə ri, -ˌgɔ gə-/
    • /ˈde.mə.ˌɡɑː.ɡə.ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dem-uh-gog-uh-ree, -gaw-guh-]
    • /ˈdɛm əˌgɒg ə ri, -ˌgɔ gə-/

Definitions of demagoguery word

  • noun demagoguery the methods, practices, or rhetoric of a demagogue 3
  • noun demagoguery the methods or practices of a demagogue. 2
  • noun demagoguery The actions of a demagogue. 1
  • noun demagoguery Rhetoric that appeals to the prejudices of the people. 0

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Origin of demagoguery

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; demagogue + -ry

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Parts of speech for Demagoguery

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

demagoguery popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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