Meaning Of The Word Demagogue

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What's The Definition Of Demagogue?

demagogue
If you say that someone such as a politician is a demagogue you are criticizing them because you think they try to win people's support by appealing to their emotions rather than using reasonable arguments.

demagogue in American English
a leader of the common people
to behave as a demagogue
intransitive verb: to speak or act like a demagogue
noun: a person, esp. an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people
transitive verb: to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc.

demagogue in British English
noun: a political agitator who appeals with crude oratory to the prejudice and passions of the mob

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