DEMAGOGUE (Noun) AND PEDAGOGUE (Noun)

DEMAGOGUE (Noun)

Meaning- A political leader who wins support by exciting people’ s emotions rather than by having good ideas. Demagogue tries to get support by making false claims and promises.

Explanation- “dem” is a root word for people. For example- Democracy means a  government of the people. Greek word “agogos” means “leading”. Therefore, demagogue means leader of the mob who appeals to the passions and prejudices of the mob in order to get political advantage.

Synonym- RABBLE-ROUSER

Uses-

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• ·         His opponent called him a bigoted demagogue.
• ·         Here’s what demagogues like Trump do to their countries when they take power.
• ·         He was an enthusiastic, but a fickle and ambitious demagogue, and he achieved a better reputation as writer.
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PEDAGOGUE (Noun)

Meaning- School teacher especially who gives attention to formal rules or traditional method of teaching.

Explanation- ped- is a word forming element. It means “child or boy”. Greek word “agogos” means “leading”. Therefore, pedagogue means teacher or schoolmaster.

Synonym- PEDANTIC TEACHER, EDUCATIONIST

Uses-

•          Teaching of a pedagogue consisted entirely of reading directly from the textbook in the same tone.
•        Teaching and giving direction to children is what a pedagogue does.