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Demagogy

//ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Rule by demagogue. uncountable
  2. 2
    impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace wordnet
  3. 3
    A polity ruled by a demagogue. countable
  4. 4
    The quality of being a demagogue. uncountable
  5. 5
    The actions of a demagogue. uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek δημαγωγία (dēmagōgía). By surface analysis, demagogue + y.

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