demagogy

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Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
18
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/
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/ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/ · /ˈdɛməˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ · /ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/ · /ˈdɛməˌɡɑd͡ʒi/

Definition of demagogy

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)Rule by demagogue.
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noun

  1. (uncountable)Rule by demagogue.
  2. (countable)A polity ruled by a demagogue.
  3. (uncountable)The quality of being a demagogue.
  4. (uncountable)The actions of a demagogue.

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Etymology

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

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