Question

question 1 points 1
choose the correct answer.
the word “demagogue” originally had ______________.
○ a neutral meaning
○ a positive meaning
○ a negative meaning
○ none of the choices

Explanation:

The word "demagogue" comes from Greek. In ancient Greece, it meant "leader of the people" which was a neutral term. Over time, its meaning changed to a negative one (a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than using rational argument). But originally, it was neutral.

Answer:

a neutral meaning