demagogue
noun
a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
demagogues
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pluralof demagogue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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More-charismatic types, demagogues not excluded, do much better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
He said the corporation was "the best defence of truth and trust against the lies of dictators and demagogues".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
Comedies like “The Acharnians” and “Lysistrata” critiqued ongoing wars, while “The Knights” ridiculed demagogues such as Cleon.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2025
That democracy can degenerate into tyranny through freely elected demagogues is an abiding paradox.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
Atticus Finch was right when he said the only good the University did Henry was let him make friends with Alabama’s future politicians, demagogues, and statesmen.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
