or dem·a·gog. a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.

What is the word demagogic mean?

(dɛməgɒdʒɪk ) adjective. If you say that someone such as a politician is demagogic, you are criticizing them because you think they try to win people's support by appealing to their emotions rather than using reasonable arguments. [formal, disapproval]

What do you call someone who believes in democracy?

A democrat is a person who believes in the rule of the people. ... A democrat is a person who believes in democracy.