Meaning
Demagogues are political leaders who gain power and popularity by appealing to people's emotions, fears, and prejudices rather than using rational arguments or facts.
a political leader who appeals to popular prejudices and who makes false claims and promises in order to gain power
- His opponent called him a demagogue.
- The most fervent devotees of a cult or demagogue are those who mistake courtship for love and the power of a leader for their own.
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