demagogy
nounUK /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/ · US /ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/
Etymology Borrowed from Ancient Greek δημαγωγία (dēmagōgía). By surface analysis, demagogue + y.
1
Rule by demagogue.
2
A polity ruled by a demagogue.
3
The quality of being a demagogue.
4
The actions of a demagogue.
- Derived terms
- demagogic, demagogical, demagogically, demagogism, demagogueric, demagoguery