Definition & Meaning of "demagogue"in English

Demagogue

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

demagogues

Examples

The demagogue stirred up emotions and exploited fears to gain support for his political agenda.

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