Definitions for rabble-rouser
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
rab′ble-rous`er(n.)
a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public.
Origin of rabble-rouser:
1835–45
rab′ble-rous`ing(n.; adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
demagogue, demagog, rabble-rouser(noun)
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
Wiktionary
rabble-rouser(Noun)
A person who tries to stir up masses of people for political action by appealing to their emotions rather than their reason. A demagogue.
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