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Oratory vs Demagoguery - What's the difference?

oratory | demagoguery |

As nouns the difference between oratory and demagoguery

is that oratory is (uncountable) the art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner or oratory can be (countable) a private chapel while demagoguery is the actions of a demagogue.

oratory

English

(wikipedia oratory)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(-)
  • (uncountable) The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner.
  • (uncountable) Eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
    • Synonyms
    * (art of public speaking) public speaking

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) oratorie, (etyl) oratoire, and their source, (etyl) .

    Noun

    (oratories)
  • (countable) A private chapel.
  • * Jeremy Taylor
    • Do not omit thy prayers for want of a good oratory , or place to pray in.
  • (countable) A large Roman Catholic church.

    • demagoguery

    English

    Noun

    (demagogueries)
  • The actions of a demagogue
  • Rhetoric that appeals to the prejudices of the people