demagog

Indonesian

[deˈmaɡɔk̚]

noun
Definitions
  • (politics) demagogue.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish demagoog derived from Ancient Greek δημαγωγός (popular leader, mob leader), δῆμος (people, common people, district, assembly of the people, population, free citizens) + Ancient Greek ἀγωγός (leading, guide, that leads, guiding, drawing, carrying, escort).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀγωγός

Gloss

leading, guide, that leads, guiding, drawing, carrying, escort

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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