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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Dem"a*gog`y\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]magogie, Gr. dhmagwgi`a leadership of the people.] Demagogism.
| Pronunciation: | 'demu`gowjee | ||
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| Matching Terms: | demagog, demagogic, demagogical, demagogism, demagogue, demagoguery | ||
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| Definition: | [n] impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace | ||
| Synonyms: | demagoguery | ||
| See Also: | appeal, entreaty, flag waving, jingoism, prayer | ||
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| Definition: | \Dem"a*gog`y\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]magogie, Gr. dhmagwgi`a leadership of the people.] Demagogism. | ||
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