demagogy

noun
/ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/UK/ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/US

Etymology

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

  1. borrowed from δημαγωγία

Definitions

  1. Rule by demagogue.

  2. A polity ruled by a demagogue.

  3. The quality of being a demagogue.

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. The actions of a demagogue.

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