| 单词 | demagogue |
| 释义 | demagogue (once / 2872 pages) n A demagogue is someone who becomes a leader largely because of skills as a speaker or who appeals to emotions and prejudices. Though the Greek root for demagogue literally means "a leader of the people," the word has for centuries had a negative connotation: it actually means a leader who has manipulated the emotions and prejudices of the rabble. The reason for the negative connotation is that in ancient Athens, "the people" were considered to be an uncivilized mob. Two of the most famous historical demagogues are said to be Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin. WORD FAMILYdemagogue: demagogues USAGE EXAMPLES“A right-wing demagogue in charge of the world’s most influential repository of democratic values,” wrote Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf, “is a devastating fact.” Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) That’s how we win – by reclaiming the notion of a better future from the reactionaries and demagogues. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) That last part quickly became the target of demagogues. Washington Times(Dec 21, 2016) n a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices Syn|Hyper demagog, rabble-rouser pol, political leader, politician, politico a person active in party politics |
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