demagogy

Japanese: demagogy
demagogy

…Demagoguery is an abbreviation of the word “demagogy.” Its original meaning was the propaganda and incitement used by a demagogue (a popular leader, or by extension, a politician who incites the masses) in ancient Greece to manipulate the masses.

*Some explanations of terms that mention "demagogy" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…デマゴギーdemagogyの略。古代ギリシアにおけるデマゴゴスdēmagōgos(民衆の指導者,転じて民衆を扇動する政治家)による民衆操縦のための宣伝・扇動が原義である。…

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