-agogue

1. a combining form with the meaning “leader, bringer,” of that named by the initial element, occurring in loanwords from Greek ( demagogue; pedagogue ); used also in medical terms that denote substances inducing the expulsion or secretion of that named by the initial element ( cholagogue; hemagogue ).

-agogue

combining form

1. indicating a person or thing that leads or incites to action

   demagogue

   pedagogue

2. denoting a substance that stimulates the secretion of something

   galactagogue

Derived Forms

• -agogic, combining_form:in_adjective
• -agogy, combining_form:in_noun:countable

Word History and Origins

Origin of -agogue¹

From Greek -agōgos, -ē, -on, akin to ágein “to lead,” cognate with Latin agere “to lead, drive,” Old Norse aka “to carry, convey”

Word History and Origins

Origin of -agogue¹

via Late Latin from Greek agōgos leading, from agein to lead

Example Sentences

Helminth′agogue, a remedy against worms.—adj.

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