demagogue in Greek
demagogue in Greek is δημαγωγός, δημαγωγώ — demagogue means a political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
demagogue in Greek
δημαγωγός
Pronounced: dimagogos
δημαγωγώ
Pronounced: dimagogo
(intransitive, and, transitive) To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.
What does "demagogue" mean?
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noun A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
"He rose as a demagogue, promising simple answers to complicated problems."
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verb To treat an issue in a deliberately inflammatory way in order to win support.
"Both parties have demagogued immigration for decades."
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demagogue in a sentence
- He rose as a demagogue, promising simple answers to complicated problems.
- Democracies are most vulnerable to a demagogue when trust in institutions collapses.
- Both parties have demagogued immigration for decades.
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What is "demagogue" in Greek?
"demagogue" in Greek is δημαγωγός, δημαγωγώ. demagogue means: A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
How do you pronounce δημαγωγός?
"demagogue" in Greek is δημαγωγός, pronounced "dimagogos".
How do you use "demagogue" in a sentence?
Example: "He rose as a demagogue, promising simple answers to complicated problems." In Greek, "demagogue" is δημαγωγός, δημαγωγώ.
Are there other ways to say "demagogue" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "demagogue": δημαγωγός, δημαγωγώ.
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