"demagocracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: demagocracies [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒkɹəsi Etymology: demagogue + -cracy Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|demagogue|cracy}} demagogue + -cracy Head templates: {{en-noun}} demagocracy (plural demagocracies)
  1. Rule by demagogues. Synonyms: demagogracy, demogogracy
    Sense id: en-demagocracy-en-noun-oHVLX4h6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -cracy

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