demagog meaning

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demagog (noun): a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices.

Spelling: demagogue (British) · demagog (American)

Definition of demagog

  1. a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices

    Synonyms: demagogue, rabble-rouser

    Type of: politician

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in OG · 7-letter words

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