The Open Dictionary

demagogue

noun

UK/ˈdem.ə.ɡɒɡ/
US/ˈdem.ə.ɡɑːɡ/

Definitions of demagogue noun

  1. Countable

    A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

    • The demagogue exploited public fears to consolidate his power.

    • History is filled with examples of how demagogues manipulate the masses.

    • She was a skilled demagogue, but her policies lacked substance.