demagogue
名詞
UK/ˈdem.ə.ɡɒɡ/
US/ˈdem.ə.ɡɑːɡ/
定義 demagogue 名詞
- 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.