# demagogy

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/

## Definitions
1. Rule by demagogue.
2. A polity ruled by a demagogue.
3. The quality of being a demagogue.
4. The actions of a demagogue.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/demagogy