demagogi — meaning in English
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English meaning
- demagogue noun A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
Senses
demagogi is used for these senses in English:
- demagogue (pejorative) A political orator or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
demagogue — full definition
- noun A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
- verb To treat an issue in a deliberately inflammatory way in order to win support.