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noun or demagog
  1. an orator or leader who gains favor by exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience.
  2. (ancient) a leader of the people.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: demagoog
  • French: démagogue
  • German: Demagoge , Demagogin
  • Italian: demagogo
verb to demagogue
  1. to speak or act in the manner of a demagogue.
:: nota bene, n.b. The use of as a verb is widely regarded as inappropriate in the linguistic community. The form is, however, in common usage. Etymology: From the Greek (popular leader) < á (people) + á (leader).

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