ΔΗΜΑΓΩΓΙΑΣ, δημαγωγιας
DĒMAGŌGIAS, dēmagōgias
Sounds Like: day-mah-go-GHEE-as
Translations: of demagoguery, of popular leadership, of mob leadership, of political agitation
From the root: ΔΗΜΑΓΩΓΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act or practice of a demagogue, which involves gaining power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people. It describes the leadership or agitation of the populace, often implying manipulation or misleading the public for personal gain. It is a compound word, formed from 'δῆμος' (demos, meaning 'people') and 'ἀγωγή' (agogē, meaning 'leading' or 'guidance').
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1216 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 8 — 11:278
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