a political leader who tries to win support by using arguments based on emotion rather than reason
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NAmE//ˌdɛməˈɡɑɡɪk//, NAmE//ˌdɛməˈɡɑdʒɪk//
adjective NAmE//ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡəri//
demagogy noun jump to other results
NAmE//ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi//, NAmE//ˈdɛməˌɡɑdʒi//, NAmE//ˈdɛməˌɡoʊdʒi//
[uncountable]Check pronunciation: demagogue