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demagogue

de·ma·go·gue

UK/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ US/ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ uncommon

noun

1.

an orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of his audience

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From Middle French démagogue, from Ancient Greek δημαγωγός (dēmagōgós, “popular leader, mob leader”), from δῆμος (dêmos, “people”) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “guide”). By surface analysis, dem- + -agogue.

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