δημοκόπος

English translation: demagogue

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Greek term or phrase:δημοκόπος
English translation:demagogue
Entered by: Charlie Smith (X)

14:07 Apr 18, 2008
Greek to English translations [PRO]
Government / Politics
Greek term or phrase: δημοκόπος
Although I understand the broad sense of the term I cant find/think of English alternative… anybody?

ο κομπογιανίτης πολιτικός του ελλαδικού κράτους αναγκάζονταν συχνά να κάμη πως κάνει και εθνική πολιτική, ειδεμή θα έχανε λιγάκι δημοτικότητα από τους αντίθετούς του, και όμοιους μ’αυτόν, δημοκόπους, που θα τον έβγαζαν ‘προδότη’’
Charlie Smith (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:08
demagogue
Explanation:
an orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of his audience


δημοκόπος ο (Α δημοκόπος)· ο δημαγωγός.
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Nick Lingris
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Local time: 21:08
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demagogue


Explanation:
an orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of his audience


δημοκόπος ο (Α δημοκόπος)· ο δημαγωγός.

Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:08
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