Definition of "demagogue" []

• A leader who obtains power by means of impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populace. (noun)
• A leader of the common people in ancient times. (noun)
• Usage Problem To speak about (an issue, for example) in the manner of a demagogue. (verb-transitive)

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