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Demagogue

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demagogue (sometimes US), demagog
1. a political agitator who appeals with crude oratory to the prejudice and passions of the mob
2. (esp in the ancient world) any popular political leader or orator
Demagogue 

in ancient Greece, particularly in Athens of classical times, a term initially used for politicians of a democratic leaning (Themistocles and Pericles, for example). Gradually the term began to acquire a pejorative connotation among opponents of democracy. It came to refer to activists who sought to earn popularity through false promises, flattery at popular assemblies, and the like. The term has been preserved with this meaning in modern political terminology.
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After a good deal of fruitless argument the question was referred for decision to a passing Coyote, who was a bit of a demagogue and desirous to stand well with both.
Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
Jones wrote a full and particular account of the dinner, which appeared duly in the Demagogue.
Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace View in context
A poor man is despised the whole world over; despised as much by a Christian as by a lord, as much by a demagogue as by a footman, and not all the copy-book maxims ever set for ink stained youth will make him respected.
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome, Jerome K. View in context
 
 
 
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