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demagogy

/ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.53 in modern English

Syllables
dem-a-gogy
IPA
/ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Rule by demagogue.

Uncountable

noun

A polity ruled by a demagogue.

Countable

noun

The quality of being a demagogue.

Uncountable

noun

The actions of a demagogue.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek δημαγωγία (dēmagōgía). By surface analysis, demagogue + y.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/
  • British English: /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

demagogies (plural) demagoguy (alternative) demogogy (alternative) demogoguy (alternative)

Derived Forms

demagogic demagogical demagogically demagogism demagogueric demagoguery

Frequently Paired Words

demagogue ochlagogy pedagogy

Synonyms

demagoguery demagogism

Rhymes With

dodgy pedagogy stodgy podgy anagoge doggy foggy soggy doggie groggy froggy boggy

Questions

How do you pronounce demagogy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/.
What does demagogy mean?
Rule by demagogue.
Where does demagogy come from?
Borrowed from Ancient Greek δημαγωγία (dēmagōgía). By surface analysis, demagogue + y.

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