demagogy

English

Alternative forms

  • demagoguy, demogogy, demogoguy

Etymology

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

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Noun

demagogy (countable and uncountable, plural demagogies)

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

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