Word: demagoguery
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dem
a
gogu
er
y
Definition: Rhetoric that appeals to the prejudices of the people.
Morphemes:
Affix: demagogue
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δῆμος
Language: grc
Decoded: demos
Meaning: people
Affix: ἀγωγός
Language: grc
Decoded: agogos
Meaning: guide
Affix: -ery
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns to form other nouns meaning "behavior characteristic of."
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.