demagogue

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices

Etymology

From Middle French démagogue, from Ancient Greek δημαγωγός (dēmagōgós, “popular leader, mob leader”), from δῆμος (dêmos, “people”) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “guide”). By surface analysis, dem- + -agogue.

In classic literature

Synonyms

demagog, rabble-rouser

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