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demagogue

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demagogue /ˈdɛməˌgɑːg/ noun
plural demagogues
demagogue
/ˈdɛməˌgɑːg/
noun
plural demagogues
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEMAGOGUE
[count] disapproving
: a political leader who tries to get support by making false claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason
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— demagogic

/ˌdɛməˈgɑːgɪk/ adjective [more demagogic; most demagogic]
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— demagoguery

/ˈdɛməˌgɑːgəri/ also demagogy /ˈdɛməˌgɑːgi/ noun [noncount]
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