English Explanatory Dictionary

demagogy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Rule by demagogue.
  2. A polity ruled by a demagogue.
  3. The quality of being a demagogue.
  4. The actions of a demagogue.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/ /ˈdɛməˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-demagogy.wav /ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/ /ˈdɛməˌɡɑd͡ʒi/

Word forms

demagogy demagogies demagoguy demogogy demogoguy

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek δημαγωγία (dēmagōgía). By surface analysis, demagogue + y.

Synonyms

demagoguery demagogism

Related words

demagogue ochlagogy pedagogy

Derived words

demagogic demagogical demagogically demagogism demagogueric demagoguery
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