Etymology:
Origin: Greek Word: demagogos (δῆμος, dēmos = "people" + ἄγω, agō = "lead")
Meaning and Origin:
*Literally meaning "people-leader," the term "demagogue" refers to a political leader who gains popularity and power by appealing to the emotions, prejudices, and fears of the masses.
*Demagogues typically use rhetoric and propaganda to manipulate and exploit the crowd for their own political gain.
*The term was initially used in ancient Greece to describe politicians who gained support by flattering the people and promising unrealistic policies.
*In modern usage, "demagogue" has become synonymous with a populist or rabble-rouser who uses divisive language and inflammatory tactics to win over supporters.
*Demagogues often target marginalized or disaffected groups, offering them simple solutions to complex problems.
*Examples of demagogues include Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Donald Trump.
Etymology From Ancient Greek δῆμος dēmos people populace ἀγωγός
Etymology Origin Greek Word demagogos δῆμος dēmos people ἄγω agō
Etymology Origin Greek Word demagogos δῆμος dēmos people ἄγω agō
Etymology Opportunist derives from the French word opportuniste formed from the Latin
Etymology The term politician derives from the Greek word politikos meaning of fo
Etymology Hybrid is derived from the Latin word hybrida which means mongrel or off
Epithet Etymology Derived from the Greek word epítheton meaning something added on
Etymology Latin focus hearth fireplace Proto Indo European bhew k to shine M
Etymology Origin Latin obliquus slanting transverse Root Proto Indo European lab
Etymology of aberration The word aberration is derived from the Latin term aberrar
Etymology The word plagiarism comes from the Latin word plagiarius which means kidn
Etymology The word Dutch is derived from the Latin word Theodiscus which means of
Etymology Old French destresse Late Latin districtius comparative of districtus mea
