"demagogracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From demagogue + -cracy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|demagogue|cracy}} demagogue + -cracy Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} demagogracy (plural not attested)
  1. Alternative form of demagocracy Tags: alt-of, alternative, no-plural Alternative form of: demagocracy Synonyms: demogogracy, demagocracy
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