demagogy
2 synonyms for demagogy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Rule by a demagogue, or a state governed in that way.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
demagoguery
demagogism
How to use demagogy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
political demagogy
slide into demagogy
accuse someone of demagogy
populist demagogy
It is a formal, rather literary word and is less common than demagoguery.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from Ancient Greek dēmagōgía. It can also be analyzed as demagogue plus the suffix -y.
Full origin of demagogy →Frequently asked questions
What does demagogy mean?
Demagogy means rule by a demagogue, or the actions and manner of a demagogue. It is used mainly in political writing.
Is demagogy the same as demagoguery?
They overlap in meaning, and demagoguery is given as a synonym for the sense about a demagogue's actions. Demagoguery is the more familiar word.
How do you pronounce demagogy?
In General American it is pronounced DEM-uh-gah-gee, with the stress on the first syllable. A variant ending in a 'jee' sound is also given.
