dem·a·gog·y (d m  -g j  , -gôj, -gg, -g j)n. The character or practices of a demagogue; demagoguery. |
demagogy [ˈdɛməˌgɒgɪ]
n pl -gogies
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) demagoguery
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) rule by a demagogue or by demagogues
3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a group of demagogues
demagogism, demagoguism, demagogy
the art and practice of gaining power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people. Also demagoguery.
See also: Politicsdemagoguery, demagogy - Demagoguery and demagogy are the practices or rhetoric of a demagogue.
See also related terms for rhetoric.
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| Noun | 1. | demagogy - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace appeal, entreaty, prayer - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm" flag waving, jingoism - an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions |
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