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noun 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: - Dutch: demagoog
- French: démagogue
- German: Demagoge , Demagogin
- Italian: demagogo
verb to demagogue
- to speak or act in the manner of a demagogue.
:: nota bene, n.b. The use of as a verb is widely regarded as inappropriate in the linguistic community. The form is, however, in common usage.
Etymology: From the Greek (popular leader) < á (people) + á (leader).
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