demagogue
US /ˈdem.ə.ɡɑːɡ/
UK /ˈdem.ə.ɡɒɡ/
名詞
扇動家, デマゴーグ
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument
例:
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The candidate was accused of being a demagogue, stirring up fear and resentment among the populace.
その候補者は、民衆の間に恐怖と恨みを煽る扇動家だと非難された。
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His speeches were full of empty promises, typical of a true demagogue.
彼の演説は空虚な約束ばかりで、真の扇動家に典型的なものだった。