English Dictionary

demagogue

/ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/

noun

(derogatory) A political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.

The demagogue manipulated the crowd with his persuasive speeches.

意味（1）

(derogatory) A political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.

A demagogue must be neither an educated nor an honest man; he has to be an ignoramus and a rogue.

意味（2）

(historical) A leader of the people.