English
Etymology
From the Greek δημαγ�γ�� (popular leader) < δ�μο� (people) + �γ�γ�� (leader).
Noun
demagogue or demagog
- an orator or leader who gains favor by exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience.
- (ancient) a leader of the people.
Translations
trans-top|an orator exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience
Czech: demagog m
Dutch: demagoog
French: démagogue m|f
German: Demagoge m, Demagogin f
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Italian: demagogo m
Ido: demagogo
Swedish: demagog
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Verb
to demagogue
- to speak or act in the manner of a demagogue.
:: nota bene|n.b. The use of demagogue as a verb is widely regarded as inappropriate in the linguistic community. The form is, however, in common usage.
Related terms
demagoguery
demagogy
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