"demogogue" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the Ancient Greek δημαγωγός (dēmagōgós), but with o instead of a by influence of the combining form demo- (“the people”), as in democracy, from δῆμος (dêmos, “people”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|δημαγωγός}} Ancient Greek δημαγωγός (dēmagōgós), {{m|en|demo-||the people}} demo- (“the people”), {{m|en|democracy}} democracy, {{m|grc|δῆμος||people}} δῆμος (dêmos, “people”) Head templates: {{head|en|misspelling}} demogogue
  1. Misspelling of demagogue. Tags: alt-of, misspelling Alternative form of: demagogue
    Sense id: en-demogogue-en-noun-DnkmqKpo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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