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demagogy

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dem·a·gog·y  (dm-gj, -gôj, -gg, -gj)
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: Politics
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.demagogy - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
demagoguery
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
Translations
demagogy [ˈdeməgɒgɪ] N → demagogia f
demagogy [ˈdɛməgɒdʒi] demagoguery [ˌdɛməˈgɒgəri] n → démagogie f


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