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demagogy Definition

dema·gogy (dem′ə gä′jē, -gäg′ē, -gō′jē)

noun

the methods or practices of a demagogue

Etymology: Gr dēmagōgia, control of the people

demagogy Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • pure: What a hopeless muddle, and pure demagogy to boot.
  • fascist: Today the internal weakness and corrosion of capitalism are so evident that they serve as the main theme for fascist demagogy.